The Game Player

by Rafael Yglesias
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Publish Date: December 13, 2010
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The critically acclaimed novel from a master of contemporary American fiction-now available as an ebookA story of genius, performance, and the psychological forces that drive the competitive spiritBrian Stoppard is blessed with prodigious natural talents. Howard Cohen, less so. Starting in middle school in New York, Howard watches Brian effortlessly win at everything he tries: He\u2019s a natural chess champion, a perfect athlete, a brilliant student. As the two move through life as friends and competitors, Brian\u2019s easy success is a constant source of envy, awe, and inspiration for the ambitious but less-gifted Howard.Told with great humor and style, The Game Player is a story of those born to greatness and those who must strive for it.This ebook features a new illustrated biography of Rafael Yglesias, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author\u2019s personal collection. |||This book is sold in the US by Sony Electronics Inc. |||This book is sold in Canada by Sony Electronics Inc.

Author Information

Rafael Yglesias

Rafael Yglesias is an American novelist and screenwriter. He dropped out of high school upon publication of his first novel in 1972 at age 17. He is the author of nine novels, including Dr. Neruda's Cure For Evil and Fearless, which he adapted for the screen. He also wrote the screenplays for Death And The Maiden, Les Miserables, From Hell, and Dark Water. He has two grown sons and lives in New York's Greenwich Village.

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