Reviews

The Art of War (Wisehouse Classics Edition) by Sun Tzu

elusorius's review against another edition

2.0

I don't remember why I bought this book so many years ago. I think I was influenced by all the people quoting this guy. He has some good quotes, for sure. And I'm sure there are useful tips in there, just not useful to me. Except when I'm playing games, perhaps. I bet they would have been useful to the Starks. Anyhow, this book is about how to wage war and win. Deceive your enemies and all that. I don't think I'm going to apply any of his guidance to my own life, but it was cool to read. I think I prefer my fantasy books though.

2/5

ireneronda's review against another edition

informative reflective fast-paced

thaisgobbi's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

I genuinely thought of business when reading some of the points. 

A book ids read maybe once a year. Reminds me of meditations but for strategy

tj_654's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

3.75

Wasn't sure what to expect with this one heard a lot of good things about it and can say it certainly delivered it is exactly what its description is an informative take on the art of war a lot of which can be applied to our everyday lives. A lot of wisdom in it. I would recommend this for anyone looking for more wisdom was quick and too the point.

capgambit's review against another edition

4.0

This one is a little difficult for me to rate. Not the typical reading material for me but was pretty interesting.

I listened to the audiobook so tgat helped me out. To me what merits the 4

shannings's review against another edition

informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

guccishoestrings's review against another edition

challenging informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

A must read for everybody, even those who are not into reading books. Most strategies that are written in this book are pertaining to war. However, that is just the surface. In reality, most of these strategies are used in the real world everyday as instead of using them for war you use them in your career and the situations that you encounter in your life. It is a short but heavy book to read but it is very insightful.

glomora02's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

3.5

eliza_m_ecrire's review against another edition

4.0

Vous devez vous demander ce qui m’a poussé à lire un texte aussi vieux. Surtout après mes lectures précédentes qui en semblent éloignées. Mais, la vérité, c’est que j’ai été curieuse, tout simplement. J’avais envie de voir les mots de ce stratège chinois et voir de quelle façon pouvait être façonnée la guerre pendant très longtemps.

Critique complète ici : https://lesmotsdezaza.wordpress.com/2023/11/29/critique-74-the-art-of-war-5e-av-j-c-par-sun-tzu/

spectracommunist's review against another edition

4.0

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