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From Publishers Weekly

PW noted that this "taut tale," about a boy's addiction to the eponymous game played by the odd trio next door, "will raise readers' hackles and incite nervous laughs." Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Barney's boring seaside vacation suddenly becomes more interesting when the cottage next door is occupied by three exotic neighbors who are addicted to a game they call "Interstellar Pig".

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"I'm telling you, there's more history to this house than any other place on Indian Neck, and that's the truth," Ted Martin said, and took a long swallow of beer. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Allegary for expansion, Oct 13 2005

By	Will Warren (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interstellar Pig (School & Library Binding)

So, all life forms essentially want the same thing. From single celled organisms, to humans. We want to expand and take over the universe. Why? We're not exactly sure. But a race it is.

Interstella Pig seems to me to be an allegory for this. Delicately woven.

Highlights the pointlessness of the race, along with the necessity of it. If we don't win, who will?

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2.0 out of 5 stars This Pig Stinks, May 25 2005

By	Kevin (Canada) - See all my reviews

This book isn't bad. But it isn't good. There are waaaaaayyyy better books out there. The only somewhat good parts of the book is when the game is actually being played--the rest is boring filler--and these moments are way too few. Then things keep getting weirder and weirder, and less and less believable. The ending is poor. This book may be appropriate for someone under eleven years-old.

I enjoy games, and this game was indeed interesting, however, i think Sleator should have designed the game, not the book. I actually found the moments when the game was just a game better than the preposterous final part of the book.

I hated all the characters--didn't love to hate them, just hated them--they really were quite dull and annoying. Barney's 'insanity' was really unconvincing. All attempts at suspense and thrill were void to me.

Thank you, Sleator, now I know what kind of book I don't want to end up writing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interstellar Pig: Science Fiction at it's Best, April 25 2004

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Teenage independence-seeking Barney is off on a beachtrip with his parents, when he meets some strange characters who show him their obsession: a board game called Interstellar Pig. He is strangely allured, and soon the game turns into something on a cosmic scale.

This is a very good sci/fi book by William Sleator. The detail and originality only add to the brilliant plot and vivid characters. Sleator once again is able to pull the reader into his crazy world, leading to a very enjoyable novel.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interstellar Pig Review
Interstellar Pig
By: William Sleator
Reviewed by: N. Morris
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Barney and his parents are spending the summer in New Zealand. Read more

Published on Mar 19 2004 by Michelle

3.0 out of 5 stars Neighbors, and gamers, and piggy, oh my!
Barney is a young teen. He and his family are vacationing in a cottage for the summer. But there are two strange things about the house. Read more

Published on Mar 5 2004 by Joshua Koppel

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Sci-Fi Read
This is not one of my favorite William Sleator books - that honor definitely goes to House of Stairs. Read more

Published on Feb 18 2004 by Topazsfp

5.0 out of 5 stars beaware of evil alleins
Barney an ordinary kid . Every summer he stays in a cabin by the ocean. Well this summer is a odd one becuase ,he was told that some person was locked up in his room. Read more