The novel by the American writer Jerzy Kosinski (1933–1991), author of The Painted Bird and The Gardener, develops his characteristic themes of love and violence, temptation and alienation. The main character, a polo player traveling along the roads of America, comes into battle with invisible enemies - his own restless fate and merciless time. * * * “Game of Passion” is a psychological novel with elements of an erotic thriller. America of the 70s of the last century. The main character is a romantic character, a polo player (a kind of field hockey, only on horses). He travels around the country on a specially designed trailer, earning money by playing with rich aristocrats. Along the way, he makes love with numerous girlfriends, usually young girls, involving them in his cruel sadomasochistic games. But one of them wins his heart...