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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: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 67,981 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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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Insight into the game of seduction., 24 Jul 2007
This review is from: The Game (Paperback)
The set up is atypical: A bloke goes undercover into a secret society (reminds me of fight club, actually) in order to see how these other blokes get women. Well, that's the gist of it and that's what the author does. What follows is his expolits into this world and how he plays "the game". Not bad in that it is set in real life situtations, but I don't know if I'd be willing to go to these lengths. However, it's a great, quick read most blokes will love. I also liked another book on real seduction called "Get Laid Now! The Man's Guide to Picking Up Women and Casual Sex" for the tips.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and fascinating, 1 Feb 2007
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This is still one of the most intriguing books I have ever read! The main character is fascinating and I envied him at least 4 times. The idea itself for the existence of a secret society of pick up artists is quite intriguing. I think that Neil has presented as a true master story teller all those ups and downs he went through till "the happy end".This book will show to the average guy the "picking up" of girls from a completely different perspective. It is neither that difficult nor it is easy, if you know certain "lines, affirmations, etc. I would love to see this great story as a movie. Additional bestseller which wowed me is "Scientifcally guaranteed male multiple orgasms and ultimate sex". If you want to pick up girls you must be good in bed as well!
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars HB Hunter!!!, 2 April 2006
Some may be put off by the idea of reading a book to gain tips in how to seduce women. But this book is not just about getting tips to seduce women, its an eventful, well explained and very amusing story.

I found some of the stories and tips suggested as cheesy so i convinced myself it must be down to the American scene and tastes. Being from England some of the suggestions and stories seem outrageous would not work on the british ladies.

What i took from this book was the feeling of having nothing to lose. It seems a lot of guys in the UK will not chat to women just out of fear or worried of what they will think of them.

This book is an inspiring read, a great motivator to getting out and chating to ladies. The author helps to convey that it honestly doesnt matter what is said to a lady primarily, its just that you chat to them and you do not pressure on yourself to what they think of you.

An awesome read, great fun and obviously some of suggestions and tips do work, as field tested by yours trully.

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