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  • Publisher: HarperAudio; Abridged edition (February 2, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061995320
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061995323
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.3 x 1.6 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,074 customer reviews)
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1,509 of 1,558 people found the following review helpful
Learn the Rules, but Don't Play "The Game"
By Scrutinizing Consumer VINE VOICE on October 30, 2007
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"The Game", at first, appears to be an informative, eye-opening, entertaining and DANGEROUS MANUAL ON HOW TO SEDUCE WOMEN. Deep within this controversial book, however, lies one of the best self improvement books available to man... as long as he understands and embraces the fundamental reality that the acquisition of confidence and personal worth are strictly required in order to succeed at the Game. A lot of low self esteem individuals will read this book and become, I believe, better men.

And I completely understand the threat many women would feel by this material. But intelligent women are insulated from the manipulation at which many of the individuals featured in this story are so inept. Only the naïve are at risk, as they always have been.

Many people refer to this book as a manual on how to seduce women. But Neil Strauss, its author, never made such a claim. It was merely his honest and humorous account of his experience in the PUA (pickup artist) community. But Strauss is a talented writer. And, as such, he not only managed to make this the very entertaining and insightful manual everybody said it was, but has also given an extremely valuable tool to goodhearted men with benign goals - a tool that can be used with mutual benefit, without anyone getting hurt or played. In spite of other reviewers' claims to the contrary, Strauss does disclose the nature and vivid examples of the emotional and spiritual consequences PUAs reap when they manipulate people for narcissistic purposes.

This endeavor began when Strauss, a writer for the New York Times, was given an assignment to write about the underground pickup artist community. Strauss was a skinny, balding intellectual who felt awkward around women and hadn't had much success with them prior.Read more ›
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906 of 1,082 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating ... and not a little creepy
By Alexis Coxon VINE VOICE on October 18, 2005
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First, a disclaimer, because of the sniping going on about this book: I don't know any of the people portrayed in "The Game." I have no biases in either direction regarding any of them. In fact, I'm a straight (and married) female, so I really have no vested interest in ANY pick-up strategies.

I read "The Game" after seeing a review of it in the newspaper. I was amused and a bit intrigued at the idea of a whole subculture centered around seducing members of the opposite sex -- at the idea of guys who honestly had NO other goals in life.

In a way, it's almost an inspirational story in the beginning. Everyone likes an underdog, and the short, bald guy who's suddenly able to get all the babes is no exception. But it wouldn't be much of a story if there wasn't a dark side to the success. Strauss describes how he loses interest in everything EXCEPT picking up women and in fact feels compelled to hit on them almost constantly. He holds seminars on seduction. He posts to message boards about seduction. He lives in a house full of guys whose sole interest is seduction -- some who spend thousands of dollars attending seminars around the country.

Of course, at the end, he realizes that all the tricks and one-liners he uses to get a woman into bed won't help him when he meets The One. And maybe I'm a bit naive, but isn't that what most of us really want in the end?

Strauss is a fine writer, though not a highly remarkable one. I think the story itself, rather than the writing, is what carries the book. The characters are truly compelling -- especially Mystery, who I almost want to meet to see if he's as irresistable as everyone seems to think. (You have to wonder, though, if his techniques work half so well when the women already know about them.Read more ›
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324 of 410 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating!!!
By R. Spell VINE VOICE on September 23, 2005
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I'm 52, married, don't know the author, have never heard of this secret society and still found this book fascinating. I say this because so many reviewers seem to have an agenda. From the arrival of this book b4 a business trip where my wife asked if I was going through another mid-life crisis, to the enjoyable but staccato writing style of Strauss, I read this book in pure fascination but half the time wondering if it was fiction. From reading these reviews it is clear there is basis for this book. But a Project Hollywood with male drama and Courtney Love thrown in for humor? Well, evidently it was true.

This book should be read by all young men. Yes, some have the ability to approach women in some manner, but most DON'T have the ability in ANY manner. This book will help. Does it give contrived starting lines? Sure, but the point of the book is, "men need it" and when most people think of pick-up lines, these are actually exactly the opposite as more fully explained in the book. We are not conditioned to know the appropriate way to approach women! But apparently, we can learn.

This book is educational on talking to women but also an interesting story about the crazy, neurotic lives these guys live. As to the author, his writing style is much too young for me but I did enjoy watching him weave this story and predict a bright journalistic career for him. I had previously read his biography of Jenna Jamison and enjoyed it also. I have not seen much publicity about this book. I heard about it from the short story in Esquire. I would love to read the NY Times article referenced in the book. I recommend this book for both men and women in their dating years but also recommend others read this that just want to learn about interpersonal relationships or read a zany life of needy men.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

A good read, full of life truisms

A convergence of lots of good technology and sociology. Unique in the single-minded, initial pursuit...we cheer for the man the author finally becomes. Read more

Published 16 hours ago by J. Goddard
Pretty interesting, the author comes full circle

Pretty interesting , the author comes full circle

Published 1 day ago by BRENT GILBERT
Awesome book!

This book is very interesting and entertaining. There are several interesting ideas that come from it that are quite intriguing. I definitely recommend this book.

Published 3 days ago by I like the game a lot. it's fun and addictive.
he get's to see a psychologist who happens to be very pretty. Mystery

The Game is a somewhat autobiographical description of Neil Strauss's mercurial journey in the underground world of PUAs (Pick-up artists). Read more

Published 6 days ago by Mike Morgenstein
Good story Neil

Interesting story interspersed with some tips. More of a novel than a how-to. Interesting characters. It makes me want to meet them. Read more

Published 6 days ago by Thomas Cott
Great Book For Salespeople!

I read this more out of curiosity and for the bibliography. It is amazing what some guys are willing to do to get women! Bottom line? Read more

Published 7 days ago by Douglas Shields
Thrilling book, but not a how-to guide

I saw "The Game" - this book - lying on my friend's shelf a few years ago, and only recently got around to reading it. Read more

Published 14 days ago by Micah
Four Stars

Excellent - for the beginner and the advanced. 👍

Published 15 days ago by William Sims
Incredible to mainstream

I really appreciate the author of the book for the insight into the subconscious mind of the pick up community. Read more

Published 22 days ago by Giovic Blanco
Mysoginists and failed relationship recipes inside!

I'm a woman and although I've never read this book I have had first hand experience of what it can do from my boyfriend, EX BOYFRIEND, that is. It was like dating Dr. Read more

Published 23 days ago by ShoeGal

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