Cockpit

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Kosinski's novel, filled with tension, moral questions, physical and psychological violence, fear, sex, ugliness, cruelty, but also humor and beautiful lyrical passages, depicts the fate of former American secret service agent Tarden. One day, circumstances force him to abandon his previous life, hide, and constantly change his identity. This brings great loneliness, which clashes with his desire for close contact with others. Through immense ingenuity, the protagonist discovers a way to enter the lives of his unsuspecting victims, manipulating them at will and using them to satisfy his own needs. The greater the danger he faces, the bolder his escapades become, and the more insatiable his sexual desires grow. Tarden is unable to live without physical tension.