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Master of the Game

Sidney Sheldon
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Master of the Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1982

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Sidney Sheldon

Master of the Game

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1982
Book Details
Pages

489

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Africa • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon follows Kate Blackwell's journey as she inherits and expands her father's company, Kruger-Brent International, into a global empire while grappling with choosing one of her children as her successor. The novel spans several generations, detailing the family's struggles with power, ambition, and betrayal. The narrative includes themes of murder, abuse, mental health issues, and coercion.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

64,130 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sidney Sheldon's Master of the Game is widely praised for its compelling plot and dynamic characters, offering a gripping saga of ambition and power. However, some reviewers note its sometimes superficial development and predictable elements. Overall, readers appreciate its fast-paced narrative and intriguing twists, despite minor criticisms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Master of the Game?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, multi-generational sagas intertwining romance, ambition, and intrigue will be captivated by Sidney Sheldon's Master of the Game. Fans of Jeffrey Archer's Kane and Abel or Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls will find similar pleasure in the elaborate plot twists and complex characters.

4.3

64,130 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

489

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Africa • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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