The Crying of Lot 49 (by Thomas Pynchon)

*The Crying of Lot 49* by Thomas Pynchon is a postmodern novel following Oedipa Maas as she unravels a mysterious, possibly ancient underground postal system called the Trystero. As she investigates, she encounters a web of secret societies, conspiracy theories, and signs that challenge her perception of reality and meaning. The novel explores themes of information overload, the search for truth amid chaos, and the ambiguity of interpretation, ultimately leaving readers with unresolved questions about whether the Trystero exists or is a figment of imagination.