The Game

Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists

By: Neil Strauss

Narrated by: Neil Strauss

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Hidden somewhere, in nearly every major city in the world, is an underground seduction lair. And in these lairs, men trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to charm women. This is not fiction. These men really exist. They live together in houses known as Projects. And Neil Strauss, the best-selling author, spent two years living among them, using the pseudonym Style to protect his real-life identity.

The result is one of the most explosive and controversial books of the year -- guaranteed to change the lives of men and transform the way women understand the opposite sex forever.

On his journey from AFC (average frustrated chump) to PUA (pick-up artist) to PUG (pick-up guru), Strauss not only shares scores of original seduction techniques but also has unforgettable encounters with the likes of Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Heidi Fleiss, and Courtney Love. And then things really start to get strange -- and passions lead to betrayals lead to violence.

The Game is the story of one man's transformation from frog to prince to prisoner in the most unforgettable book of the year.

©2005 Stately Plump Buck Mulligan, LLC (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

A classic

A great book and with Neil himself narrating it makes a must listen. Some may think it's just a dumb read but there are some real life lessons in here.

Top 3 best books I’ve experienced.

As any normal person with the common insecurities I investigated countless methods on how to overcome fear of the opposite sex & doubt. After completing this book, I found that even masters of every social method you can think of will succumb to the force that makes us all human. Peace of mind has been discovered through this book.

A lesson told in the best way

I thought this book was going to be about insider knowledge of the PUA Community but it was so much more. Tricks and secrets were revealed using excellent storytelling as a lesson for life. I just loved this book! And yes, girls can like this book too. This girl was locked in the story the entire time.

Not what I expected

It has some good points but mostly seemed like a story. Expected more of a tutorial.

You Grow as you Go!

One of the best books I've ever listened to. I loved how the author performed the book. It read like a story with mild changes in tone to portray his feelings.
An autobiography unlike anything I have heard before. Whether you struggle with women, self confidence or just interested in human psychology, this is a book that will remain present in your mind for months or years to come. But don't be confused, this book is much deeper than how to play the game. It comes full circle and shows the importance of REAL Love of the person you choose to spend the rest of your life with and of yourself.

Thank you Neil for the Experience.

Captivating

My expectations for this book were that of a dry self-help book, but the stories were captivating and the lessons blended seamlessly

Pick up this audiobook

This book is about more than seduction. It's a genuinely interesting story. There are some lessons in here somewhere. It's worth listening all the way to the end. Which is easy because it's very entertaining. Made more so by the author-narrator's at first off-putting but quickly endearing understated style.

crazy story

almost didn't believe it. such an interesting ride. it is well written as well. listen.

not just a book on how to get women

Would you listen to The Game again? Why?

This is a book you must reread a few times. A hand book of personal growth disguised as a book on how to score with women.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The gameis a fascinating look at how lonely chumps learn how to become better people by accident.

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

I started listening to learn about pua s but have now been introduced to a world of nlp and finding your true self.

Any additional comments?

A must listen for men on a journey. But you must read the whole book to truly get styles message.

Entertaining Listen.

I found this book entertaining. I also respect the fact that the author was open about the pitfalls and negative effects of what they were attempting to create. I wish he would have illustrated the success ratio more. There was kind of an implication that he was always successful. I would have been interested to know how many "sets" these guys did to have success.