A central philosophy in the book, "let-it-be-ism" (from the Beatles' song) is presented as a survival technique—urging readers to "disappear and allow it to be" rather than being crushed by the weight of external events.
Критики о новом романе Виктора Пелевина «KGBT+ - Эксмо A central philosophy in the book, "let-it-be-ism" (from
The novel follows the life of , a former military student who becomes a legendary "vboyschik" (a performer who streams thoughts and emotions directly into listeners' brain implants) under the stage name KGBT+ . , further expanding a satirical, post-carbon world where
Released in late 2022, Victor Pelevin’s serves as a direct sequel to his previous novel, Transhumanism Inc. , further expanding a satirical, post-carbon world where the elite exist as disembodied brains in "cerebro-containers". Core Themes & Plot further expanding a satirical
Critics and readers have described the book as more "heart-centered" and therapeutic than Pelevin’s typical cynical fare.
The pseudonym "KGBT+" is a satirical mashup of the KGB and the LGBTQ+ acronym, intended by the protagonist to appeal to both nationalist and liberal sensibilities in a polarized world.