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The Book of the Die (Hardcover)

by Luke Rhinehart (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 351 pages
  • Publisher: Overlook Press (Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1585672378
  • ISBN-13: 978-1585672370
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 19.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 844,614 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars To throw or not to throw, that is the question., 14 Sep 2001
This review is from: The Book of the Die (Paperback)
A handbook to coach the reader in the ways of dice-living. Packed with thoughts, essays and philosophical ramblings, this should not be read by people of questionable mental status. It is very difficult to actually find fault with the idea of dice-living; the main decision to be made (by the dice of course) is how far you immerse yourself in it. The chapters are designed to be read in no particular order (you guessed it, The dice decide), so it doesnt need to be read in one sitting. Just keep it close at hand and dip into it for guidance now and again. Just bear in mind that when reading this book on the train and hurling dice down the aisle, the reader may attract some strange looks from fellow passengers (believe me,I know). The book is genuinely good at forcing the reader to think and ponder on philosophical questions of life. A big book with big ideas. Did I really like it? Did I even read it? Maybe, maybe not; I just do what the dice tell me.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An absurd philosophy for absurd people, 3 Nov 2000
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This review is from: The Book of the Die (Paperback)
Great book - Luke gives his thoughts behind the philosophy of The Dice Man and the other books he's written - it's very much in his style - quotes and from all sorts of sources merged together like some sort of word collage. Unlike the other books, there are quite a few genuine sources in this one - as opposed to stuff he's just made up for fun...

According to the cover blurb, the aim of the book is to spark a few ideas, a few insights, and show an alternative way of looking at the world. It certainly does that - and mixed in is the trademark Rhinehart humour - it seems you're never closer to old Ultimate Truth than when you're laughing out loud...

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Zen of Dice, 4 Nov 2003
By E. v. Hoof (Netherlands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Book of the Die (Paperback)
This is the book Luke Rhinehart refers to in his Dice Man, and the Search for the Dice Man novels (eventhough it has only been written in 2000). This book is not really an story, but more a Dice version of Zen. It tries to explain the benefits of Dice Living, and introduce dice wisdom. Each chapter in the book, is a new combination of two six sided dice, i.e. chapter 2-4, or 3-5.

This approach by explaining the 'cast' of the die, results in that the book does not really have a plot (apart from casting dice), or a story (apart from the occasional remarks of the character Whim), nor does it fit into a specific literary category (unless books like I-Tjing fit into one).

But, the book is funny, whimsical, has wise cracks, and the occasional zen-philosophy. If you loved the Dice Man or the Search for the Dice Man and if you are ready for more 'reports' on Dice Theory and Dice Living, don't pass up on this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A playful book of wisdom
If you thought The Dice Man was simply a hilarious raunchy romp, The Book of the Die isn't for you. If you thought The Dice Man had interesting things to say about the way society... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Zen meets I-Ching vs. Dice Man
Beware, this book is not a novel, but more a practical guide on Dice Living. If you do not know what Dice Living is, it is a (fictional) way of living introduced by Luke Rhinehart... Read more
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