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Nearly every major city in the world has them: hidden underground seduction lairs where men gather to trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to seduce women.
This is not fiction.
For two years, bestselling author Neil Strauss lived among these men. Using the pseudonym Style to protect his real-life identity, he began his remarkable journey from AFC (Average Frustrated Chump) to PUA (Pickup Artist) to PUG (Pickup Guru) —refining his approach, sharing unforgettable encounters with the likes of Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Courtney Love, and ultimately transforming himself from frog to prince . . . to prisoner.
And then things started to get really strange.
One of the most explosive and controversial books in years, The Game is guaranteed to change the lives of men and transform the way women understand the opposite sex forever.
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"I like the practical Social Psychology of it all, its amazing seeing regular people stumble upon human Psychology and use it to do mind blowing things."
— Phil (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The book everyone’s talking about.”
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“Entertaining.”
— Newsweek -
“Neil Strauss has it all figured out. When it comes to the mating dance, Strauss knows how to lead.”
— Chicago Sun-Times -
“Strauss is a superstar…a stunningly explicit book.”
— Times (London) -
“The first time the alphabet of male seduction has been painstakingly translated and written down.”
— Observer (London) -
“Compulsive reading.”
— Irish Times -
“Are you just another AFC (average frustrated chump) trying to meet an HB (hot babe)? How would you like to ‘full-close’ with a Penthouse Pet of the Year? The answers, my friend, are in Neil Strauss’s entertaining book The Game…A great read.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
The Game Listener Reviews
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Lorcan O'Mahony, 11/21/2023
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" terrific story "
— Sean, 2/20/2014 -
" very interesting topic "
— Marcy, 2/19/2014 -
" Don't think the 3 means it's bad--it's just not an equal with some of my favorites. It was interesting to read the lines loser guys use (now I know what to look out for!) and the techniques we all use in social settings, but I couldn't help being a little disgusted by it all. The author's character--though he's better than the rest--is still hard to identify with because he's so shallow and pathetic (the whole idea of picking up in general is). He also didn't have enough of an epiphany in the end to win me over. I like "feel good" books...though I guess there's something to be said for something that unsettles you as well. "
— Elise, 2/8/2014 -
" If you are single, man or woman, you really should read this book. "
— Meredyth, 2/3/2014 -
" Not sure whether this is superficial, annoying crap or if it sort of reminds me of Fight Club in some strange way... moderate reading, not recommended. "
— Hector, 2/2/2014 -
" Interesting read... we will be discussing this book at our book club meeting tonight ;) "
— Melissa, 1/21/2014 -
" "Too much importance given to sex and flirting.....Absolutely boring and a terrible book to waste your time on. I highly DO NOT recommend this book!!!" "
— Loy, 1/21/2014 -
" I have to tell you, this is like watching a car wreck. I couldn't help myself. Its equally repelling and fun. Drop in on the author and a strange band of hedonists mastering the art of picking up women....and who the hell came up with the marketing scheme of binding this book in fake leather so it looks a bit like a bible....yipes! "
— Lost, 1/19/2014 -
" This was so bad, I didn't even bother finishing it. "
— Nupur, 1/18/2014 -
" Interesting topic, overrated execution. Read the book in one take hoping it would become good. False hope. "
— Boris, 11/13/2013 -
" Great read once you actually open the cover and see it's not a how to on picking up women...which most people seem to think it is... "
— Nick, 4/14/2013 -
" Really interesting story, crazy ending. Not really a how-to guide unless you want to be a weirdo who hypnotizes people. "
— Jonathan, 2/26/2013 -
" It is stereotypical as the techniques may work only on American women. "
— Aefa, 1/15/2013 -
" Like many people, I have very mixed feelings about this book... though, in the end I was glad that I read it. I think Strauss' dive into the psyche of many types of modern men makes for a very engaging, if not at times infuriating, read. "
— Jason, 10/6/2012 -
" I had half a mind not to even acknowledge I read this book. But this ends surprisingly well. "
— Elius, 8/13/2012 -
" Excellent book, couldn't put it down, I read this book as a way to build social confidence, not a way to learn how to use females. "
— Aaron, 9/5/2011 -
" Rather than the 'guide to picking up' everyone believes it is, this book is more like a diary of Strauss's time travelling with Mystery and his other PUA's (Pick Up Artists), a good read but not what most people would expect when picking it up. "
— Andrew, 7/10/2011 -
" An amusing story, or a dangerous introduction to a questionable and dubious lifestyle. "
— Thomas, 5/21/2011 -
" Struck a weird balance between sympathy and expose- regardless, very depressing. "
— Catherine, 4/30/2011 -
" This was simultaneously horrifying and fascinating. And the writing was really good. Loved it. "
— Laura, 4/27/2011 -
" Yup. Read about it in the Economist. Picked it up after a failed date. Great read, but I don't believe the author. "
— James, 4/2/2011 -
" Very amusing read. Worth reading if you need a laugh. "
— Ed, 3/30/2011
About Neil Strauss
Neil Strauss is an award-winning Rolling Stone editor, New York Times columnist, and writer or cowriter of eight New York Times bestselling books, including The Game and The Truth.