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by Neil Strauss (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 452 pages
  • Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd; New edition edition (15 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841957518
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841957517
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 117,733 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Barry Forshaw

Is it for real? Is The Game by Neill Strauss an assiduously detailed, highly entertaining exposé of a fascinating secret society -- the international community of pickup artists who have refined their talents for getting women into bed to the nth degree? Or is it an extremely funny hoax? Early drafts of the book had people wondering, and men in particular speculated if the book would deliver some valuable ‘how to’ tips as an aid to entering a sexual wonderland. In fact, it doesn't really matter whether you take the basic premise seriously or not: Strauss’ wonderfully diverting book delivers great entertainment whatever your point of view.

According to Strauss, the clandestine society of men he describes here take wagers in clubs and bars throughout the Western world over just who can chalk up the most Casanova-like quantities of pickups and seductions. But this isn't merely for the thrill of an army of sexual conquests -- all of this is coded and organised according to an almost military-style ritual, with an elaborate series of rules and regulations that the participants rigorously follow. Strauss went undercover in this glamorous world, and learned the secrets of these top-drawer seducers. But, for him, there was a useful corollary affect: Strauss found himself transformed from a nerdish, unconfident journalist into a silver-tongued Lothario, quite the equal of many of the ladykilling males he had been enjoying the company of. For him, the ultimate accolade was being noted The World's Number One Pickup Artist -- and then he made the mistake of setting his sights on a woman who could give every bit as good as she got.

The world of excess presented here is not one most of us move in, but (if the truth were told) it has its irresistible attractions. Strauss wheels in such celebrities as Tom Cruise and Courtney Love, and this unblushing peek into a secret world where sex and seduction are treated with cool scientific detachment is mesmerisingly readable. --Barry Forshaw

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE REAL JOKE IS..., 7 July 2009
By S. O'Donnell (Stirling, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Game (Paperback)
Great book - if only to chuckle at the thought that some men might take at face value the world represented between its pages - ie a world where only men are the sexual predators and can pull cunning tricks to get demure, innocent, naive women into bed. In this world-view men are the sexual lions and women are the wide-eyed gazelles just hanging around waiting to be ambushed at the water-hole by the devious, intelligent and cunning male. Just imagine if it was the other way round!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read, but cop-out ending..., 20 Oct 2008
By Mithu S. (Cardiff, S Glam United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Game (Paperback)
Recommended to me by friends telling me it had changed 'their entire perspective on dating', not to mention their 'success rate', the book follows a self-confessed dating loser who hooks up to a community of pick-up artists and then becomes a master himself.

Techniques in seduction are expanded upon and success follows, as our hero 'Style' gets to date women way out of his supposed league, and basically lives the life of Riley with a group of fellow serial daters in Hollywood until egos tear apart the lifestyle they had built together.

Very well written and a real eye-opener. Many will baulk at the morality of how far the PUAs are willing to go to hit on women, (it's not really lying, but the whole truth just isn't as interesting...) but the story also focuses on the importance of self improvement in the quest to become more attractive to the opposite sex.

The only disappointment come as the story reaches the final act, and our hero, after ridiculing the chumps hankering after the one special girl, then proceeds to fall in love himself, give up his lifestyle and, well, you can guess the rest. But don't let the denouement put you off, if you are interested in personal growth and development, you won't find a more inspirational and funny story to point the way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great fun to read - especially for girls :), 23 Dec 2007
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I am currently reading this book. I couldn't imagine that it will be so much fun to read. Yes, I do know this is book for shy men. But you can't blame me for not trying to understand what the fuss is about. I don't agree with some points in this book. But in general yes it's a good book for shy men to get their confidence back and try to attract the females. The main character is a really sensitive guy. I can't wait to read the end of the book and to see how it all has helped him or to what kind of conclusions he came to.
In general, it's a good guide for being different and to force females to be interested in you. But don't be misleading by the fact that all this knowledge is just a perfect tool kit to start a conversation with any girl or to have a fun night together. If you are looking for the longer relationships you will have to know more to keep her intrigued in you. (and guys - it's not all about physics!!!)
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