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The Game

Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists

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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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Editorial Review

Follow best-selling writer Neil Strauss as he dives into the dark and exciting world of underground seduction lairs. Taking on the code name Style, Strauss immerses himself in this hidden world, learning the fine art of becoming a true pick-up artist from masters of the craft.

This dynamic and controversial work of nonfiction will amaze, educate, and excite as you not only learn techniques, but hear firsthand tales of fame, passion, and deception. The Game plunges headlong into the calculated world of seduction and continues to shock listeners all the way through. Controversial and dynamic, it is sure to hook you from the start.

The release is narrated by Neil Strauss, the writer himself, adding a raw, intimate nature to the tale. Listeners can engage firsthand with the man they know has really been there and really seen it. Strauss has a measured and steady tone, delivering both facts and wild encounters with equal meter. He relays each story with a passion and realness that can only be heard through the voice of the writer himself.

Written in 2005, the title has received both acclaim and controversy. While it takes a hard look at the world of the art of seduction, it is also largely autobiographical, following Strauss throughout his two years as an undercover reporter within the pickup artist community. This was later followed up by a sequel, Rules of The Game, originally produced in 2007. It has been well received by fans, with a favourable Audible rating and engaged listeners. For an in-depth look at an underground world few even knew existed, have a listen to The Game.

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This was a bit uncomfortable to listen to, but it did help with insight on how humans work. Reading this was a good listen on the human condition. How relationships work, how we are all looking for “love” and endlessly searching for something.
I enjoyed how Neil left at the end and how his conclusion to leaving and starting his real life back up again was about truth of real love.

As a woman I found this uncomfortable,

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I think he should've hired someone to read it. his voice is annoying. good content though.

interesting and exciting

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Neil Strauss is an excellent orator. It really feels like to get to peer behind the curtain to a different world. As morally dubious as the content is, somehow he tells it in way so that you can take it with a grain of salt.

Fun listen

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Nice guys don't have to finish last. Read this to see what your up against if you're entering the dating world. If you're already in a committed relationship, this book will help you to counter predatory individuals who may try to step in as one of those pesky home wreckers.

Great book for an open mind.

Know the enemy

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This book takes you on a 2 year journey of Neil’s life. From the bottom average frustrated chump (AFC) to the height of pick up artists (PUA) everywhere. Then discovering what really matters in life. It’s an interesting dynamic. The woman he truly wanted and who truly appreciated him for him would never have met him if he never went through the journey. TLDR: be fun; be confident.

Hell of a ride!

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