V. A Novel
V. A Novel by Thomas Pynchon, published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 4, 2023, is a 528-page exploration of the twentieth century through the intertwined lives of two men and the enigmatic woman known only as “V.” The narrative follows Benny Profane, a discharged Navy sailor, as he navigates the vibrant and chaotic world of New York’s “Whole Sick Crew,” alongside his companion Pig Bodine. The story unfolds across various locations, including Alexandria, Cairo, Paris, Florence, and Africa, capturing a diverse array of experiences and characters.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of themes, including action, adventure, and psychological depth, as Pynchon delves into the search for identity and connection. The novel presents a blend of genres, incorporating elements of espionage, romance, and fantasy, while reflecting on the complexities of human relationships. This edition offers a contemporary take on Pynchon’s debut, inviting readers to engage with its multifaceted narrative and the vivid landscapes it traverses.
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“This work may well stand as one of the very best works of the century.” –Atlantic Review
Acclaimed writer Thomas Pynchon’s wild, macabre tale of the twentieth century and of two men–one looking for something he has lost, the other with nothing much to lose–and “V.,” the unknown woman of the title.
Pynchon’s debut novel follows discharged Navy sailor Benny Profane as he reconnects with an eclectic collection of artists in New York known as the “Whole Sick Crew” along with his sidekick Pig Bodine, and the plot of Herbert Stencil, looking to find the woman he knows only as she is described in his father’s diary: “V.”
Brimming with madcap characters, the novel meanders from New York to Alexandria, Cairo, Paris, Florence, and Africa, and traverses generations. Time magazine raves, “Few books haunt the waking or the sleeping mind, but this is one.”
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