Pynchon, Thomas

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ISBN 13:
9780749391416
author:
Pynchon, Thomas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
400
Genre:
Modern fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.90

Description

The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon In a world where the counterculture of the 1960s has given way to a more austere reality, a young woman's search for her missing mother becomes an all-consuming quest. Zoyd Wheeler and his daughter Prairie embark on a journey through a landscape of paranoia and disillusionment, navigating a complex web of clues and conspiracies. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a cast of characters who embody the contradictions of their time. From the remnants of hippiedom to the bleakness of a post-Reagan America, Pynchon's prose masterfully captures the spirit of a generation lost in the haze of its own making. With its unique blend of paranoia, social commentary, and surreal humor, The Crying of Lot 49 is a thought-provoking and unsettling read that challenges its readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature.

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