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4lbxrtoii's review against another edition
4.0
Let me pre-face my review with a confession that unknowingly i've already employed
frankstory's review against another edition
2.0
I kept hoping for some redeeming content, but the book ended before it was encountered. There are a few pearls of wisdom, but they are buried under mountains of bad counsel and cherry-picked anecdotes that bely the misery and ruin that met many who followed these "rules." Better guidance can be found elsewhere. Even Greene's own Mastery is a better use of your time.
crazybooklady89's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Well…I was warned before starting that the book would likely make me feel gross, and it did exactly that for the first half! So many great ideas, but with such malintent behind them. I found the text helpful at understanding those I work with who seemingly subscribe to these laws, and I have already employed a few of them into my approach on dealing with those individuals. I will definitely be re-reading this once I’ve had some space from it. The examples/historical context that the author provided were FANTASTIC and really helped to solidify his points. All-in-all, I do think this is a critical read for those of us in leadership positions, even if (like me) you would never lead like this.
fractaltexan's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I can understand why people say this book is Machiavellian.
I also think that the term Machiavellian is a play from people who don't know what Machiavelli was trying to say, considering it is a "mirror for princes."
Overall, this book was quite interesting, and it works to provide readers with a study of how to cultivate and keep power, in ways that are, at times up front, at times subversive. It is an art in and of itself, and Greene does a great job at breaking it down for the everyday person. I know that I have learned quite a bit from this book. His use of real-life examples of each of the 48 laws is also a great way to understand the machinations of power as they exist.
I also think that the term Machiavellian is a play from people who don't know what Machiavelli was trying to say, considering it is a "mirror for princes."
Overall, this book was quite interesting, and it works to provide readers with a study of how to cultivate and keep power, in ways that are, at times up front, at times subversive. It is an art in and of itself, and Greene does a great job at breaking it down for the everyday person. I know that I have learned quite a bit from this book. His use of real-life examples of each of the 48 laws is also a great way to understand the machinations of power as they exist.
mhumby123's review against another edition
3.0
I thought that some of the stories were captivating and others were not. Interesting perspective but can be a bit dragged out at times
wyldereads's review against another edition
I read this book some years ago. Greene does a great job providing historical context and examples to justify each law. However, I do not view 48 LOP as a leadership or self development book. It is a book that teaches manipulation and psychological ways to get what you want.
With that said, I’m not rating; maybe I will re read to do that. Then again, I do not have an interest at this time to reread the book.
With that said, I’m not rating; maybe I will re read to do that. Then again, I do not have an interest at this time to reread the book.