Much better than the movie (a decent flick, but made VERY different by casting). A wonderfully dark commentary on social justice issues. If it doesn't make you uncomfortable at one point or another, there might be something wrong...

Ben Richards is out of work and out of luck. His eighteen-month-old daughter is sick, and neither Ben nor his wife can afford to take her to a doctor. For a man from the poor side of town with no cash and no hope, there's only one thing to do: become a contestant on one of the Network's Games, shows where you can win more money than you've ever dreamed of - or die trying. Now Ben's going prime-time on the Network's highest-rated viewer-participation show. And he's about to become prey for the masses...

One of King's older books, when he was writing under the penname "Richard Bachman."

This book was interesing, but to me it was a little too unreal. But then again, that is what Stephen King is famous for. So if you like Stephen King, I am sure you will like this.

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