To be completely honest, I am not sure why this book is so popular. It is very well written but the plot is not what I would call compelling. It took me a little while to get into it but once I did I was entertained well enough.

Now, characters. I liked Jamie at first and was looking forward to his development from a naive young man to whatever he was to become but was a little disappointed that he turned out to be so bitter. I understand how he became so, I just felt there could have been a little more depth to him.
Margaret was incredibly naive and I cannot comprehend why someone would continuously pine after someone who clearly did not want her. Again, I get her reasons for chasing Jamie but really, how could you truly love someone who treats you that way?
I hated Kate. I hated everything about her. All she cares about is the company and doesn't care who gets hurt in the process. I mean, she destroyed her sons dreams just to fulfill her own fantasy. She is exactly like her parents; mostly like her father because of her cold-heartedness and business strategy. But she had a lot of her mother in her because of the way she would not love anyone else but David.
Tony, on the other hand, I liked reading about his life. I found myself aching for him to succeed and be happy. Even once he started making decisions solely to anger Kate, I was cheering for him. I really felt bad for him.
Finally, there's Eve and Alexandra. I though it was a bit of an odd addition to the novel. Of course, the novel had to continue for a while yet after what happened to Tony but with how much I enjoyed Tony's part of the book, I found the twins to be a step down from that.

Overall I would that if you want a page-turning book that will keep you up until long past your bedtime, don't pick up this one. Save Master of the Game for when you just want to read something that you can come and go leisurely. I found it to be a stormy night, curled up with a blanket kind of novel.