The Game of X by Robert Sheckley

The Game of X

Robert Sheckley

128 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging funny fast-paced

Description

This spy business can happen to anyone. That's what William P. Nye discovers when he accepts the offer of a job from his friend George—just a casual invitation in a little Paris cafe. Nye little realises that this is the start of his meteoric care...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
funny 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.76

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