The Crying of Lot 49
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The Crying of Lot 49
Thomas Pynchon
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2010–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
I recommend The Crying of the Lot 49 as the best Pynchon to start from; V is more difficult and much longer, but rewards the patience.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What is the most mind blowing book you've ever read? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- The Best Books I Read in 2013 2013 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Great books you read in 2009? 2010 · 1 recommendation