"The Most Dangerous Game" is Richard Connell's best known story and has spawned many imitations and a number of film adaptations.
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Ego - A Condiment for "The Most Dangerous Game",
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This is a short novel, but don't let the small size discourage you - there's a big story inside. Two friends, both big game hunters, are boating in the dark off the coast of a remote, mysterious island - an island whose reputation goes before it. Gems of wisdom leap off the first few pages - regarding the feelings of the Big Game Animal under the gun, splendidly composed.A legend about a dangerous island; a shot in the dark; an accidental fall overboard; fate hands the "hunter" another hunt he is barely prepared for, against an adversary and an idea he can barely believe exists. I sought it again as I had read it long ago as a child and remembered it as one of the best little short novels I had read, due to it's unique and imaginative story line. Reading it again was better than the first time, and I recommend it as an adventure thriller.
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Simple yet complex--quick flick read--wish it was longer!,
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This review is from: The Most Dangerous Game - Richard Connell's Original Masterpiece (Paperback)
As a die-hard fan of Lord of the Flies, Battle Royale, 1984, Animal Farm, The Beach, and other such dystopian/social experiment genre books--I whole-heartedly recommend this flick. If you enjoy a book that is entertaining yet makes you think, this one is for you.Don't let the length reduce your expectations (it's extremely short); you'd be missing out big time. This book can be read in about 30 minutes, but is perfect for hours of discussion with others or even a high school/college class. In fact, from a teacher's perspective, it's perfect. It is not long enough to lose student interest, but enriching nonetheless intellectually. It would not be difficult reading for high school (especially Social Studies), but would still be great for college as a supplimental text. For the casual reader, it is a classic worth having on the shelf. Simply put, the story line is about a highly accomplished hunter who has become bored of all other worldy game. Thus, he decides to reignite his passion for hunting "dangerous game" by going for the animal that is the most thrilling of all: humans. Telling you anything more would just be a spoiler.
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a tiny little classic,
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This book is great. It's very short, but such an amazing idea. It's funny how many movies were based on what you see on these pages.
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