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The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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caitsena14's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

Honestly I think I am the wrong audience for this book (and I knew this going in). Overall the book was fine, and it’s redeeming quality is that it is relatively succinct. There is no wasted time and so even if you don’t find a lot of value personally (like me) you probably only spent an hour or so reading it.

isaacmm43's review against another edition

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3.0

Nobody better start a war with me because I'll destroy you with the knowledge that uhhh... "it is the nature of a log or stone to remain motionless on level ground, and to move when on a slope; if four-cornered, to come to a standstill, but if round-shaped, to go rolling down."

...Okay so maybe not every passage is equally helpful but overall still very cool. I liked when he said "There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare." Yes Sun! Say it louder for the people in the back!

wondernikel's review against another edition

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4.0

Not usually for me. Buddy read with the hubby! It DID, however, have me feeling that this is another novel to be debated!! Will some of these strategies still work? Are they outdated? Overall, a great look into strategies!

Monopoly Piece: Read a book with a friend!

jahoclave's review against another edition

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5.0

Anybody who has to deal with me on any sort of basis, as in ever, should basically consider this book required reading. I also have about the same affinity for lunches, so, you know, buying me one wouldn't be bad for our relationship.