Game
Game
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2007
YA
16+ years
HL720L
Super Short Summary
Game by Barry Lyga follows Jasper Dent, the teenage son of an infamous serial killer, as he helps the NYPD track down the brutal Hat-Dog Killer in New York City. Meanwhile, his father escapes from prison, and Jazz, alongside his girlfriend Connie, navigates the dangerous game set by the killer and his father, confronting his dark heritage while striving to prevent more murders. The book includes graphic descriptions of violence and murder.
Suspenseful
Dark
Mysterious
Gritty
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
14,512 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Barry Lyga's Game is praised for its high tension, intricate plotting, and well-developed characters. The continuation of Jazz’s story captivates readers with its fast pace and clever twists. Criticisms include occasional predictability and some find the graphic details disturbing. Overall, it maintains strong engagement throughout.
Who Should Read Game?
Fans of thrilling, psychological crime novels will be captivated by Barry Lyga's Game. Enthusiasts of Jeff Lindsay's Darkly Dreaming Dexter or Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs will find the suspense and intricate character development in Game equally compelling. Ideal for mature readers who appreciate dark and twisty narratives.
14,512 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2007
YA
16+ years
HL720L
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!