Beloved number one internationally bestselling author Sidney Sheldon introduced the glamorous, scheming Blackwell family and its unforgettable matriarch, Kate Blackwell, in his worldwide bestseller "Master of the Game." Now a generation has passed, and as the world has changed, so too has America's own royal family. Yet the intervening years have not lessened the Blackwells' drama or talent for manipulation, domination, and passion. Though Kate is long gone, the children of her beloved granddaughters, Eve and Alexandra, battle to carry on her powerful legacy. Each is determined to control Kruger-Brent, Ltd., the multibillion-dollar international corporation with holdings in diverse industries around the globe. But only one can reign supreme. . . . Lexi Templeton is a ruthless competitor with the brains and beauty to match. Raised by her psychiatrist father, Lexi burns to follow in her great-grandmother's footsteps and become her own Mistress of the Game. She is not alone in her ambitions. Her handsome and nefarious cousin, Max Webster, the son of Eve, will stop at nothing to own the prize of Kruger-Brent. Driven by hatred, jealousy, and blinding devotion to his bitter and twisted mother, he will seduce, betray, and even kill to succeed. And there is another player with plans of his own: a little-known descendant of Kate's great-grandfather. Growing up in poverty in Aberdeen, Scotland, handsome and cunning Gabriel McGregor is determined to fulfill his destiny . . a quest that will lead him deep into the heart of the Kruger-Brent empire. In a family rife with secrets--murder, hidden identities, perversions--and a depraved sense of honor, the player who wins the game may be the only one who will survive. Full of the late master's trademark elements--remarkable characters, dazzling plotting, and a page-turning narrative style--this sizzling sequel vividly captures the master's voice and irresistible magic. Vintage Sheldon, "Mistress of the Game" will enthrall loyal fans and introduce his enduring brand to legions more.
作为Master of the game的续集毫不逊色,第一部的家族纷争在第二步继续上演。40岁的家族后人Lexi的盛大婚礼开场,惊心动魄的婚礼大逃亡终场。中间Eve她的姨妈,Max她的表兄,Gabe她祖爷爷的远房亲戚,争斗,搏杀,交织在一起,资本收购的大戏,小人物励志的插曲,欲望和权力的...
评分作为Master of the game的续集毫不逊色,第一部的家族纷争在第二步继续上演。40岁的家族后人Lexi的盛大婚礼开场,惊心动魄的婚礼大逃亡终场。中间Eve她的姨妈,Max她的表兄,Gabe她祖爷爷的远房亲戚,争斗,搏杀,交织在一起,资本收购的大戏,小人物励志的插曲,欲望和权力的...
评分这本书的叙事手法简直是一场华丽的冒险,作者对情节的掌控力令人叹为观止。从一开始,我就被卷入了一个错综复杂的世界,那里充满了权力斗争、隐藏的秘密和令人心碎的爱情。角色的塑造非常立体,他们不是简单的善恶标签,而是拥有复杂动机和深刻人性的个体。我特别欣赏作者如何巧妙地编织不同的时间线,让过去与现在相互印证,每一次揭露都带来了强烈的震撼感。书中对环境的描绘细致入微,仿佛我能亲身感受到那些异国情调的场景和奢华的氛围。这本书节奏把握得极好,总能在恰当的时候抛出悬念,让你忍不住一口气读完,生怕错过任何一个转折点。它不仅仅是一个故事,更像是一次对人性和命运的深刻探讨,读完后久久不能平静,开始反思自己生活中的选择和妥协。
评分这是一个关于决心与复仇的史诗,但它处理得远比直白的复仇故事要精妙得多。作者没有采用简单的“以牙还牙”的模式,而是构建了一个需要长期布局、精密计算的宏大计划。这种深思熟虑后的反击,带来的快感是缓慢而深远的。我注意到,书中对于财富的积累和地位的巩固有着非常细致的描写,这让整个故事的“逻辑基础”非常扎实,而不是空中楼阁般的幻想。每次主角获得阶段性胜利时,读者都能感受到那种实实在在的成就感。此外,作者在语言运用上极具表现力,遣词造句既古典又充满现代的锐利感,让阅读过程本身就是一种享受。这本书的结局,虽然尘埃落定,但留给读者的思考空间依然广阔,关于“代价”与“所得”的权衡,值得我们深思。
评分读完这本小说,我最大的感受就是作者对于人性的洞察力达到了一个令人敬畏的深度。它探讨了贪婪如何腐蚀灵魂,以及真正的爱能否在重重考验中幸存下来。故事中那些充满张力的对手戏,每一次对话都暗藏机锋,信息量巨大,需要读者全神贯注地去捕捉那些微妙的暗示和未说出口的威胁。我喜欢作者没有回避描写角色内心的挣扎和道德困境,这使得整个故事的基调非常成熟和真实。不同阶层的角色对待金钱和权力的态度形成了鲜明的对比,这种社会剖析的深度让阅读体验远超一般的娱乐消遣。书中的一些场景设计得极为大胆和富有戏剧性,每一次高潮迭起的情节转折都让人拍案叫绝,显示出作者非凡的叙事胆识和对戏剧冲突的精妙拿捏。
评分这本书的魅力在于其对“女性力量”的独特展现。主角的成长轨迹非常引人入胜,她不是被动等待救援的淑女,而是一个在逆境中学会利用智慧和魅力为自己争取生存空间的强者。作者细腻地描绘了她在不同人生阶段所面对的性别挑战和不公待遇,以及她如何一步步将这些看似劣势转化为她独特的武器。我尤其欣赏小说中对女性间复杂关系的刻画,既有联盟,也有嫉妒和背叛,真实得令人心惊。故事情节的流畅性让人沉浸其中,仿佛被一股强大的情感洪流裹挟着向前奔涌。即便是那些看似平静的段落,也潜藏着即将爆发的能量,这使得全书的阅读体验充满了期待与不安的交织,让人欲罢不能。
评分这部作品展现了一种宏大叙事的魄力,它横跨了不同的社会阶层和地理位置,将一个家族的兴衰浓缩在了几百页的篇幅里,处理得既不臃肿也不失细节。阅读过程中,我仿佛拿到了一份关于秘密社团和上流社会运作方式的“内部文件”。作者在构建这些复杂关系网时,所下的功夫可见一斑,每一个配角都有其存在的价值和功能,没有一个人物是多余的花瓶。尤其值得称赞的是,作者对气氛的渲染功力极深,无论是紧张的商业谈判还是私密的夜晚密谋,那种渗透骨髓的悬念感始终在线。我常常需要停下来,回味一下刚才读到的信息,因为情节发展速度极快,生怕理解错了一个关键的动机。这本书绝对是那种值得反复品读,每次都能发现新层次解读的佳作。
评分看的是原版,所以对剧情的了解可能不是很准确,总的来说,前面的剧情很喜欢,到后面就有点接受不了了
评分13/08/15-13/08/16 本来是找Master of the Game的,看到这本~ 情节不错,结局结束得有点草率。很好读的英语小说。
评分This is a sequel to Master of the Game, Sheldon's epic family saga. But this book is not written by sheldon himself. Tilly Bagshawe, big fan of sheldon, was inspired by him and wrote this sequel. To be honest, TB cannot hold candle to SS, that's of no doubt. But to some extend, i actually enjoy this story. It is not so bad to kill the boring time..
评分13/08/15-13/08/16 本来是找Master of the Game的,看到这本~ 情节不错,结局结束得有点草率。很好读的英语小说。
评分13/08/15-13/08/16 本来是找Master of the Game的,看到这本~ 情节不错,结局结束得有点草率。很好读的英语小说。
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