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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 ForshawRead More

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    An everyday man transforms himself from a shy, awkward writer into the quick-witted, smooth-talking Style, a character irresistible to women. But just when life is better than he could have ever dreamed, he falls head over heels for a woman who can beat him at his own game.

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With her new job at Henshall's factory under threat she is relieved when older more sophisticated Lynne offers her a room in her flat. Gossip from the factory floor hints that Lynne has a seedier alternative profession. While Mary sticks to a straighter path her flatmate walks the streets for extra cash. Then one night Lynne brings Ali and Raiz back to the flat both desperate for alibis for murder and Mary finds herself involved in a far more dangerous game. Jane Bates Mary's long-lost childhood friend is shocked by the change in her one-time protector when they are reunited years later. Bad men and hard drugs have taken their toll. Is Mary's fate already sealed or can Jane's risky scheme save her?,BOOK,Book General,Fiction,http://images2.playserver1.com/productimages/3/3/2/7/2/6/627233_300x300_1.jpg,0,PLAY.com - FREE DELIVERY ON EVERYTHING! 1+ Million products! inc. CDs DVDs Games Books Electronics Mobiles Gadgets Clothing Computer upgrades Memorabilia Calendars Posters Bargains and more. In-stock products dispatched within 24 hours. Safe and secure transactions. Award winning customer service.,,,9780340735077,9780340735077,9780340735077 BOOK,3515092,5.99,8.99,http://www.play.com/Product.aspx?r=BOOK&title=3515092,The Game,1,1,50,3 - 5 Days,0,The Game" recounts the incredible adventures of an everyday man who transforms himself from a shy awkward writer into the quick-witted smooth-talking Style a character irresistible to women. But just when life is better than he could have ever dreamed (he uses his techniques on Britney Spears receives life coaching from Tom Cruise moves into a mansion with Courtney Love and is officially voted the World's Number One Pickup Artist) he falls head over heels for a woman who can beat him at his own game.

  • 184767237X
  • 9781847672377
  • Neil Strauss
  • 6 December 2007
  • Canongate Books Ltd
  • Paperback (Book)

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