Master of the Game

By: Sidney Sheldon

Narrated by: Roddy McDowall

Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Jamie McGregor founded a family empire on diamonds stolen from South Africa - and a ruthless need for revenge. As control of McGregor's fortune falls into the capable hands of his granddaughter Kate, his business expands into a worldwide conglomerate. The cunning Kate proves herself a true master, using her own son and granddaughters as pawns in a game where the stakes are bigger than life or death. Roddy McDowall captures the suspense and surprise in this story of lust for wealth and power - and the price that people pay to get it. This title is also available in Spanish as El Amo del Juego.

©1982 by Sidney Sheldon (P)1990 Dove Audio, Inc.

wonderful

Roddy McDowall's performance brought this masterpiece to life in a way reading it, even though it's brilliant, never could. I wish they would not have cut out so much of the original version, but it was very entertaining nevertheless.

Glued to Book till the end

A very strong character building. We experience a whole range of personalities through and through.

Nostalgic great book

ThIs was the first real novel I read in paperback. It was wonderful listening to it on audible 2 decades later.

Love This Book

If you could sum up Master of the Game in three words, what would they be?

Couldn't stop listening

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both the twins..They were so different, But so much alike!

What about Roddy McDowall’s performance did you like?

He did a very good job..

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed got upset and was upset when I had to stop listening..

Any additional comments?

This book was recommended by friends on facebook..What was interesting is that both male and female enjoyed the book. It had action,heartache,greed and love! Will listen to it again!

Not good

The original story was much richer. When read like this, in a hurry, it beech becomes some poor stories glued together.

Master of The Game

Absolutely one of Sydney Sheldon's great stories, easy to listen to. Very entertaining, I just Loved it...

Excellent!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Read this book when I was much younger. Soooo enjoyed it again as audible book!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes

Have you listened to any of Roddy McDowall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No enjoy it over time a short bit each night before bed A real treat!

Any additional comments?

No

very good

on my list of favorites. I don't have many but this is definitely one of them. Also Mistress of the game. Read them both you will not be disappointed.

A Game Well Played

Master book with an ongoing game of greed, envy, and power. Really enjoyed the fast paste and well written characters with a strong woman roll.

Terrible Abridgement

I am not the type of person that is pretty easy to please so I rarely complain or write negative reviews. However, in this situation I feel it is necessary to warn potential buyers.

I have read and enjoyed Master of the Game many times in the past. To this day it is one of my favorite novels. Sadly, this abridged version of the story completely brutalizes both the plot and character development of an excellent story. Many major events, conversations, and even characters were cut out of whole parts of the novel. In many situations the conversations that were omitted were later referenced. This would have created a great deal of confusion for me if I had not read the book.

If you are a fan of this novel and simply want a quick recap or summary of the main events then this book might suit you. I would recommend that Sidney Sheldon fans that have never read Master of the Game not waste their time or money on this horrible abridgment.