The Investigation by Stanislaw Lem

"The Investigation" is a philosophical detective novel that delves into the bizarre occurrences of inexplicable human body disappearances from morgues across England. The protagonist, a young Scotland Yard lieutenant, is tasked with unraveling the mystery, which challenges the boundaries of reality and the rationality of scientific explanation. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative explores themes of existentialism, the nature of the universe, and the limits of human understanding, ultimately leaving readers questioning the very fabric of existence and the possibility of supernatural phenomena.

The 7153rd greatest book of all time


Published
1959
Nationality
Polish
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Polish

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