V.

Summary

Thomas Pynchon's novel «V.» follows the quest for a mysterious entity known as «V.», pursued by two main characters: Benny Profane, a former sailor and drifter, and Herbert Stencil, a young man obsessed with uncovering the truth about «V.». The novel's action unfolds across various locations and times, including 1950s New York and early 20th-century Europe. Pynchon explores themes of paranoia, chaos, and the search for meaning in a world filled with randomness and hidden connections. Through its complex structure and multitude of characters, the novel invites readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and fiction are blurred.