About the book
From the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession comes a novel portraying a sibling rivalry which compels us to reconsider the uses and misuses of imagination.
\"Complex and thoughtful.\"—The Times Literary Supplement
When they were little girls, Cassandra and Julia played a game in which they entered an alternate world modeled on the landscapes of Arthurian romance. Now the sisters are grown, and hostile strangers—until a figure from their past, a man they once both loved and suffered over, reenters their lives.
Editions of The Game
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679742562
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099998402
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307819550
Read an Excerpt
From the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession comes a novel portraying a sibling rivalry which compels us to reconsider the uses and misuses of imagination.
\"Complex and thoughtful.\"—The Times Literary Supplement
When they were little girls, Cassandra and Julia played a game in which they entered an alternate world modeled on the landscapes of Arthurian romance. Now the sisters are grown, and hostile strangers—until a figure from their past, a man they once both loved and suffered over, reenters their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Game about?
From the Booker Prize-winning author of Possession comes a novel portraying a sibling rivalry which compels us to reconsider the uses and misuses of imagination.
\"Complex and thoughtful.\"—The Times Literary Supplement
When they were little girls, Cassandra and Julia played a game in which they entered an alternate world modeled on the landscapes of Arthurian romance. Now the sisters are grown, and hostile strangers—until a figure from their past, a man they once both loved and suffered over, reenters their lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Game?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Game?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679742562
Is The Game part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Game?
A. S. Byatt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Game is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679742562) and paperback(ISBN 9780099998402) and ebook(ISBN 9780307819550)
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