The Crying of Lot 49
eng. The Crying of Lot 49 · 1966
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Brief Overview
The protagonist, Oedipa Maas, unexpectedly becomes the executor of her former lover Pierce Inverarity's will. In the process of fulfilling this task, she uncovers a mysterious and ancient postal system called Tristero. Oedipa embarks on an investigation that leads her to a host of strange and eccentric characters, as well as the realization that the world around her may be far more complex and convoluted than she had imagined. Ultimately, she is faced with the question: is Tristero a real organization or a figment of her imagination?
Date of publication: 30 July 2024
Updated: 30 June 2025
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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