What inspired the surreal, cryptic tone of 'The Crying of Lot 49'?
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What inspired the surreal, cryptic tone of 'The Crying of Lot 49'?
Did anyone else feel like the book is more about the search for meaning than the actual plot?
How do you think the book's themes of conspiracy and communication relate to today's information overload?