- Hardcover
- Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd; First Edition edition (18 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1847672507
- ISBN-13: 978-1847672506
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 30,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A narrative of daredevil sexuality.'" - The Guardian "'The funniest book I have read this year.'" - Tony Parsons "'Touching and witty.'" - Time Out"
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The follow-up to the international bestseller The Game. If you want to play the Game, you've got to know the Rules. In The Game Neil Strauss delved into the secret world of Pick Up Artists, men who have created a science out of the art of seduction. Not only did he reveal the techniques that they had developed, but he became a master of the Game, and the world's No. 1 PUA, as Style. The Rules of the Game contains the book that Neil thought he would never write, The Stylelife Challenge: the ultimate guide to landing the woman of your dreams from the best of the best. Taking it one day at a time, the challenge is to confront your insecurities and overcome them through a process of rigorous self-examination, briefings and field missions. You'll soon be `sarging' with the best of them and dating the women of your dreams. But remember, take it a day at a time, because, Missing a single lesson or experience will affect your results, your game, your life. In the second part, Neil journeys into the dark side of the Game. `The Style Diaries' is a series of tales of seduction and sexual (mis)adventure. From finding the woman of his dreams during a night on the tiles in Reykjavik, to luring a famous musician's granddaughter into a threesome; from conducting a keenly felt and tender relationship over email, to the stress and frustration of the `30 day experiment', The Style Diaries takes you further into the seduction underworld than ever before.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is purely a cash-in. Some very thin material that was cut from the game and a 30 day challenge that could be easily obtained on the internet, or you even come up with one for yourself!
26 of 34 people found the following review helpful
The Game was a great read. Sadly, the follow up is merely an attempt to cash in on the success of his first book. Even after Neil announced his "retirement" from the game you could see this book coming :) the temptation to cash in was just too great.
The Challenge itself (first part of this book) was originally available on Neil's website for free and was supposed to be Neil's last present to the pick up community. (Its funny how everything Neil does is a "last thing I'll ever do, because too many people have asked me too and I just couldn't let them down :)" I wonder what's the next `last thing' would be .....) Anyways....... As far as I can see there are no additional challenges, missions, tips, etc. This is just a compilation of what is already available and there is nothing in this book that you couldn't find within a minute of searching online. 1 star out of 5
Obviously Neil couldn't just sell 'The Challenge' on its own, so he had to throw in some gimmick to make it a complete product. As a result we get the later part of the book (The Style Diaries). I feel like Neil was under the pressure of deadline from the publisher and haven't spent too much time writing this. The stories are not as entertaining and as his previous writings. Some guys in the community have summed it up us "Neil bragging about his exploits, probably to increase the value of what he teaches in the reader's eye, for the benefit of his future products". I wouldn't necessarily agree with that. Some of the stories were fun to read, but nowhere near as good as the Game. 3 stars out of 5
Overall you could argues that the primary point of the book was to promote the "Style" brand and cash in on the success of his first book. Disappointing. Hope the next product is better.
The Challenge itself (first part of this book) was originally available on Neil's website for free and was supposed to be Neil's last present to the pick up community. (Its funny how everything Neil does is a "last thing I'll ever do, because too many people have asked me too and I just couldn't let them down :)" I wonder what's the next `last thing' would be .....) Anyways....... As far as I can see there are no additional challenges, missions, tips, etc. This is just a compilation of what is already available and there is nothing in this book that you couldn't find within a minute of searching online. 1 star out of 5
Obviously Neil couldn't just sell 'The Challenge' on its own, so he had to throw in some gimmick to make it a complete product. As a result we get the later part of the book (The Style Diaries). I feel like Neil was under the pressure of deadline from the publisher and haven't spent too much time writing this. The stories are not as entertaining and as his previous writings. Some guys in the community have summed it up us "Neil bragging about his exploits, probably to increase the value of what he teaches in the reader's eye, for the benefit of his future products". I wouldn't necessarily agree with that. Some of the stories were fun to read, but nowhere near as good as the Game. 3 stars out of 5
Overall you could argues that the primary point of the book was to promote the "Style" brand and cash in on the success of his first book. Disappointing. Hope the next product is better.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This book can and should be read by both genders, simply based on the fact that it is full of How-Tos and good info about dating, women, and the style. I found a lot of good information inside and recommended it to my best chums.
All in all, a must read for fans of the original "The Game" and will ensure we get the most out of dating/pua. Additionally, I recommend another book How to Meet and Pick Up Women
All in all, a must read for fans of the original "The Game" and will ensure we get the most out of dating/pua. Additionally, I recommend another book How to Meet and Pick Up Women
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Worth the effort
This is one of those books in which the majority of guys that buy it will not complete. There are 30 missions and it isn't easy. Read more
Published 19 months ago by jayman
the rules of the game
It is a nice interesting work book.I bought it because I thought I wanted to know something about how some guys do pick up girls/women anyhow, but realised that in the end started... Read more
Published 20 months ago by N. C. Oloya Obita
Review of Rules of the Game
The first half of the book is set out as a program you must follow, one step at a time to improve your game. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Steven
The rules of the game - Is it worth buying it?
Mnnnn.... I bought this book thinking that it would be similar to "The Game" but it is not at all similar. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Javier Reviriego Sanz
Well written and useful too
I found my son reading Neil Strauss's book and he told me he thought I'd enjoy it. Essentially a how-to guide to landing the woman of your dreams, I also found it a lot of help in... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2008 by Gorgeous George
Who needs Cosmo?
Well this is it girls. No need for women's magazines. Read this book and you will know what men desire and what daemons they fight to get it. Intriging, disturbing, and funny.
Published on 16 Jan 2008 by Rani
Good missions, Nice stories
This book which is actually split into 2 smaller books in the US version is a great followup of Neils book The Game. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2007 by Mike
The Ultimate How-To Book!
I received this book on my 25th birthday. I hadn't heard of The Game so I had no clue as to what it was. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2007 by Phoenix_k
But... what are you supposed to do with them?
Don't get me wrong, this is a great book. I have managed to overcome my essential inadequacy as a human being to become a world-class lothario thanks to Strauss's helpful tips,... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by Black Mask
A must read for girls too!
This book gives a fascinating insight into the world of pick-up artists and as a women, I found it unexpectedly engaging and hilarious. Girls, do not be afraid. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Trixie
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