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Master of the Game Mass Market Paperback – July 2, 1988

by Sidney Sheldon (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,080 ratings
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WHO IS KATE BLACKWELL?

She is the symbol of success, the beautiful woman who parlayed her inheritance into an international conglomerate. Winner of a unique position among the wealthy and world-renowned. And she's a survivor, indomitable as her father, the man who returned from the edge of death to wrench a fortune in diamonds from the bleak South African earth. Now, celebrating her ninetieth birthday, Kate surveys the family she has manipulated, dominated, and loved: the fair and the grotesque, the mad and the mild, the good and the evil -- her winnings in life. Is she the...

MASTER OF THE GAME?
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Game Series
  2. Print length
    496 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Grand Central Publishing
  5. Publication date
    July 2, 1988
  6. Dimensions
    4.25 x 1.25 x 6.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0446355453
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0446355452
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The late novelist and screenwriter Sidney Sheldon remains one of the world's top bestselling authors, having sold more than 300 million copies of his books. He is also the only writer to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Edgar. The Guinness Book of World Records heralds him as the most translated author in the world.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Reissue edition (July 2, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446355453
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446355452
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.25 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,080 ratings

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Best known today for his exciting blockbuster novels, Sidney Sheldon is the author of The Best Laid Plans, Nothing Lasts Forever, The Stars Shine Down, The Doomsday Conspiracy, Memories of Midnight, The Sands of Time, Windmills of the Gods, If Tomorrow Comes, Master of the Game, Rage of Angels, Bloodline, A Stranger in the Mirror, and The Other Side of Midnight. Almost all have been number-one international bestsellers. His first book, The Naked Face, was acclaimed by the New York Times as "the best first mystery of the year" and received an Edgar Award. Most of his novels have become major feature films or TV miniseries, and there are more than 275 million copies of his books in print throughout the world.

Before he became a novelist, Sidney Sheldon had already won a Tony Award for Broadway's Redhead and an Academy Award for The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer. He has written the screenplays for twenty-three motion pictures, including Easter Parade (with Judy Garland) and Annie Get Your Gun. In addition, he penned six other Broadway hits and created three long-running television series, including Hart to Hart and I Dream of Jeannie, which he also produced. A writer who has delighted millions with his award-winning plays, movies, novels, and television shows, Sidney Sheldon reigns as one of the most popular storytellers of all time.

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Customers find the book engaging and worth reading. They praise the captivating storyline with many twists and turns that keep them hooked. The characters are well-developed and likable. Readers praise the writing quality as excellent and descriptive. The book is described as action-packed with unexpected turns that keep you guessing until the end. Overall, customers find the book hard to put down and enjoyable.

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241 customers mention "Readability"228 positive13 negative

Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable. They describe it as a page-turner, their favorite since high school, and worth reading. The storyline is captivating and draws them into the narrative, making it hard to put down.

"...I love love love the storyline. It is a timeless story that can be read over generations. A timeless book!" Read more

"Such a good intense read" Read more

"...The ending was so classic Sidney! It was OUTSTANDING! OMG, I cheered at the end because it was so fitting!..." Read more

"This is another great novel by Sidney Sheldon. This book is worth your time. I really got drawn into the story line...." Read more

147 customers mention "Story quality"138 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story with its well-developed characters and intriguing plot. They find the narrative captivating and easy to follow, describing it as a timeless tale that can be enjoyed over generations. The book is described as intriguing and hard to put down, taking readers on an immersive journey through time and space.

"...I love love love the storyline. It is a timeless story that can be read over generations. A timeless book!" Read more

"...It is an interesting story, but I would not give it five stars. Perhaps it tries to cover too much in one novel, with too many sub-plots." Read more

"I have read this book four or five times and it is always entertaining, every character, every page, every time!!!" Read more

"...The ending was so classic Sidney! It was OUTSTANDING! OMG, I cheered at the end because it was so fitting!..." Read more

35 customers mention "Character development"28 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the book. They find them engaging and relatable, even if some dislike them. The story keeps readers hooked with its interesting villains and female characters.

"...read this book four or five times and it is always entertaining, every character, every page, every time!!!" Read more

"...A great book to read along with characters. Kate was a hoot!" Read more

"...The characters were very well developed and Mr Sheldon makes you feel as if you are right there with them in every venture...." Read more

"...He is a master story teller and develops his characters and the story well. It takes place mostly in South Africa during and just after Aparthied...." Read more

27 customers mention "Writing quality"24 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find the story engaging with many twists and turns. The author creates vivid characters and is described as a master of storytelling. Readers describe the book as easy to read and keep them guessing until the end.

"...The book is written excellently well. This is story telling at its best...." Read more

"...Not a happy story, I'm afraid! But the writing itself is expert." Read more

"...Having said that, its an easy read and enjoyable enough, just a bit empty and soulless." Read more

"...The author is very descriptive and creates full and living characters that one can feel...." Read more

22 customers mention "Twists and turns"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's twists and turns. They find it fast-paced and engaging, with unexpected events that keep them hooked.

"...was having a hard time putting it down , its a love story,Adventure , twisted , crime , its everything in this book, when I got to the last chapter..." Read more

"...There are always twist and turns that you don't expect. I always think I will figure out the next one and he gets me every time...." Read more

"Excellent book well developed characters stunning plot with many twisted and turns. A real page Turner...." Read more

"...Master of the Game is so jammed packed with twist & turns that seamlessly mesh together it could have easily made for two, if not three different..." Read more

15 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"12 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging plots and twists. They find it easy to read and recommend it as a light entertainment choice.

"...This is a book you cannot put down. It's intriguing and it keeps you wanting to know more. I saw the movie, and it was JUST like the book...." Read more

"Yes, I found this book intriguing, and hard to put down. Still, each character disappointed me individually...." Read more

"Hard to put down. Read this book twice and I’m still in awe. It’s brilliant" Read more

"...For fun, easy, light-weight entertainment this will be hard to beat." Read more

21 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's pacing. Some find it engaging and typical of Sidney Sheldon's writing style, with an interesting cast of characters. Others feel the story is convoluted at times and predictable, with contrived situations and a twist as it goes along. Overall, opinions are divided on whether the book keeps readers hooked until the end.

"...I recommend it to everybody. It has a really girly cover but the story isn't particularly for women only...." Read more

"...Perhaps it tries to cover too much in one novel, with too many sub-plots." Read more

"...This is one of Sidney's master pieces! I've read it over 10 times and each time it doesn't fail to keep me guessing. Well done." Read more

"While a bit convoluted at times, and too conveniently handled at times, the story kept my interest and provided a great cast of villians...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pace"10 positive7 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pace. Some find it fast and easy to read, perfect for speed readers and page-nibblers alike. Others feel the pacing seems too fast and the book takes too long to come to a conclusion.

"...This is the perfect book for speed readers and page nibblers alike...." Read more

"I found the oddest thing about this book was that its pace was so fast that a terrible tragedy could happen to a character and then a couple of..." Read more

"Loved the quick pace, interesting characters. Wished the characters were better developed. But still a great read! Would definitely recommend." Read more

"...macgregor because the other parts the two sisters, Kate, etc... Seems kinda rushed. It probably should have been expanded and made into a trilogy...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
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    This was the first Sidney Sheldon book I read and it's my favourite. I love love love the storyline. It is a timeless story that can be read over generations. A timeless book!
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  • S. Chan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
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    Such a good intense read
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  • Fred Camfield
    4.0 out of 5 stars A compulsion to acquire money and power
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2010
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    An interesting tale. Jamie McGregor leaves a hardscrabble farm in Scotland in 1883 to seek his fortunes in the diamond fields of South Africa, one of many people chasing a dream (my mother's family left Scotland circa 1620, first to Ulster, and then to the American colonies to seek their fortunes). Jamie's initial success is stolen from him, and he seeks revenge, and then has a compulsion to acquire wealth and position in society. He passes his compulsion to his daughter Kate, who learns that power matters early in her life. Kate learns to manipulate people, and force things in the direction she wants, even if she destroys people in the process. Therein lies the story, because some things come back to bite her.

    The story alternates from detailed episodes to fast forwarding that skims over years of intervening time. There are sections that could have been better researched, e.g., in 1914 Kate talks about building armaments for World War I including tanks for the Army (tanks had not been invented at that point in time). Overall, it does give a good picture of the racial problems in South Africa where her company was founded, and the exploitation of native labor. It covers a span of about 100 years starting with her father, then Kate, then her son, then her granddaughters, and finally a young great grandson, ending on Kate's 90th birthday party.

    It is an interesting story, but I would not give it five stars. Perhaps it tries to cover too much in one novel, with too many sub-plots.
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  • Ernesto Klimowitz
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books ever!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
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    I have read this book four or five times and it is always entertaining, every character, every page, every time!!!
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  • Kiwes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely, The Master!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014
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    Well I have to say, Sidney did not disappoint, although I must say, he gave me quite a scare toward the end of this book. I've always called Sidney Sheldon the Master of Plots, and I call him that for a very specific reason. He is THE MASTER OF ALL MASTERS! How he throws several stories into one and your mind is spinning trying to figure out what the hell is going on, by the time you get to the end and it comes together, you say, "A-ha!" He was such a brilliant writer and Lord knows I miss him. He's one of my favorites and one who made me want to go into writing.

    This story was outstanding. Again, near the last few chapters, I got so damn frustrated because those twins, Eve and Alexandra were something else, or shall I say, Eve was something else. The good twin versus bad twin type of vibe going on. Alexandra angered me so much because she was so damn stupid and never saw the wrong in anyone. She was almost childlike, but even children eventually begin to suspect things, but not Alex. Eve, in my opinion, was short for Evil! That woman had some issues for real!

    Sidney managed to go through an entire family dynamic in this book. From the ancestors all the way through the early '80s. To follow each generation was amazing. Katherine Blackwell's early beginnings gave rise to how the rest of the family would fair.

    The ending was so classic Sidney! It was OUTSTANDING! OMG, I cheered at the end because it was so fitting! If you've never read this, trust me, you will love it! What an Awesome Read!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Speed Demons and Leisurely Readers
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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    This was the first time I've ever read a Sidney Sheldon novel, and it was just what I needed. I'm usually the type to shred through a novel in little more than a couple of days, but I just never seemed to be ready for this story to end. I wound up reading 5 to ten pages here and there, while I was brewing coffee or waiting for an appointment, with the occasional indulgence of several chapters over lunch or before bed. This is the perfect book for speed readers and page nibblers alike. The story spans several generations, with Sheldon introducing and developing new characters along the way. It was easy to lose hours at a time to the swift plot line, but the 360 degree storytelling also allowed me to feel fully satisfied even if I could only fit in a few pages here or there. Accompany the flexible pacing of the book with a killer narrative about power, struggle, and the truth behind coming from "a good family" --- all revolving around strong (if slightly one-dimensional) female protagonists ---and you're set for a great story.

    **Some readers are more mature than others, but the sexuality, violence, and overall "foregone era" theme of this book would probably keep me from recommending this book to anyone under a VERY mature high school student.
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  • Morris Wells
    5.0 out of 5 stars Day of arrival
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
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    I had a copy years ago and lost it. I wanted to read it again. Especially, by one of my favorite authors.
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  • Carol
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me sadly,
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    I was looking for a new author hssving exhausted my favourites..
    I tried this author for the first time & was initially enjoying it.
    More thsn half way through I was disappointed with the story line & was also flipping through pages which is not a good sign for me.
    The story of Kate & her family just got worse, unbelievable ruthlessness to me.
    I did not finish the book so can only say this author is not for me.
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  • Charles Perrier
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2024
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    Over the years I read this book several times ,the last time was about 10ths. Ago and I just finished it again and it was as good as the first time.Hopefully I will read it again in another 10ths.
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  • Dr Dorivam Celso Nogueira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Obra prima
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 22, 2022
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    Muito bom
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  • Francesco Raso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in Italy on July 8, 2024
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    Master of the game Is an optimal thriller book. I recommend it to lovers of this genre.
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  • Wicken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never fails to disappoint
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2024
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    I’ve read this a handful of times now, and I always enjoy it. It has some delightful twists and turns.
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  • Akanksha Bhattacharjee
    5.0 out of 5 stars I had a dozen things piled up in my to do list, but I could not put down the story once I started.
    Reviewed in India on February 13, 2023
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    Absolutely amazing. It has everything you can expect of Sidney Sheldon. The plot is fast paced, and there is not a second you wouldn't want to see your characters learn, loose, win and play into the game.
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