Pinball

Pinball

Jerzy Kosinski

"Pinball" (1982), a novel by Jerzy Kosinski written for George Harrison, is a rock 'n' roll mystery that explores existential crises in a postmodern world. The novel offers an insight into the artistic soul and the struggle with identity in a chaotic worl

The story revolves around two protagonists, Patrick Domostroy and Goddard, and their connection to music and personal demons.

Patrick Domostroy, a once-famous classical composer, is struggling with creative block and now plays at a Bronx nightclub, a place he calls a "pinball joint." His life is changed by his encounter with Andrea, a young music student obsessed with uncovering the identity of Goddard, a mysterious rock superstar who hides his true face and name. Andrea hires Domostroy, using money and sexual attraction, to help her in her quest. As they investigate Goddard's identity, the plot intertwines with themes of sex, violence, and the search for meaning.

Goddard, the other protagonist, lives in the shadow of his own fame, haunted by fears of loss of privacy and death, exacerbated by a tragic incident with a girl he met by chance. The novel uses the metaphor of pinball to depict the chaotic, unpredictable flow of life, where characters, like balls, bounce off events and identities. Domostroy and Goddard face internal conflicts, while Andrea manipulates to achieve her goal.

Kosinski explores postmodernist themes of alienation, false identities, and the decadence of mass culture. Music, as a metaphor for life, connects the characters, but also reveals their inability to find true purpose. The novel ends melodramatically, with a hint of a tragic outcome, reflecting Kosinski's obsession with death and loss.

Translation
Vlado Opačić
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
18.5 x 11 cm
Pages
336
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1989.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

Two copies are available

Copy number 1

Condition:Used, good condition (visible signs of use)
Damages or inconvenience notice:
  • Damaged back
  • Traces of patina

Copy number 2

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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