Cult Classic is a novel by Sloane Crosley that explores the themes of love, memory, morality, and mind control. The protagonist, Lola, is a woman who works as a writer for a magazine called The New Yorker. She is engaged to a man named Max, who is a lawyer. One night, she attends a reunion dinner with her former colleagues from another magazine, where she used to work under a charismatic editor named Julian. Julian has become a leader of a secret society called the Golconda, which claims to have the power to manipulate people’s minds and memories.
Julian has devised an experiment to test Lola’s loyalty and happiness. He has arranged for Lola to encounter several ex-boyfriends on the streets of New York City, one after another. Lola is confused and disturbed by these coincidences, and begins to question her own reality and feelings.also suspects that her best friend, Alice, who also a member of the Golconda, might be involved in Julian’s scheme. Lola has to decide whether to trust her own judgment or succumb to the influence of the cult. Cult Classic is a witty and suspenseful novel that combines elements of mystery, romance, fantasy, and satire. It examines the effects of technology and social media on human relationships and identity. It also offers a humorous and insightful commentary on contemporary culture and society.123
Loane Crosley, known for her novels “Cult Classic” and “The Clasp,” along with three essay collections, including the latest “Look Alive Out There,” and the bestselling “I Was Told There’d Be Cake” and “How Did You Get This Number,” is a two-time finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Her writing has been featured in many anthologies, and her upcoming book “Grief Is for People” is set to release in early 2024. As a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, she calls New York City her home.
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