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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
Surprisingly interesting book about the history philosophy and strategy of seduction.
this book is both liked & disliked by me. it feels wrong, in the way he speaks of people as “targets” and “victims” and a lot of his teachings are manipulation tactics. but i also think it’s informative and important to know. id hope that all reader have good intentions while reading this book but im also aware that most likely isnt the case. and for that reason as well, i think it’s helpful to know the mind of those types (something this book gives a peak into)
reflective
slow-paced
The initial seduction archetype part was a very interesting read. Figuring out where I and the people I tend to like the most fit was very fun, and it sparked some self-reflection. The common downfalls listed for each archetype were very spot on to my life and those of the people around me, I was impressed. That part would be genuinely useful to most people interested in seduction. And so would be the final appendix about marketing. Moreover, that passage about the Anti-Seducer is potentially the most useful concept in the whole book.
In the right hands, this work can spark a lot of interesting questions and indirectly aid personal growth, but that’s awfully close to being the whole extent of its usefulness.
What comes after the first section is common sense made to sound “naughty” (to make the socially inept target-audience feel edgy), and enriched by the same dozen anecdotes over and over (at times especially if historical distorted from reality to fit the author’s point). Bored me to death, and sometimes outright made me cringe thinking about the type of person that would take some passages to heart.
What this book really offers, is the placebo confidence of thinking you can control those around you. In truth, if you’re reached adulthood and more than 20% of the book’s concepts are new to you, I doubt you will be able to implement any of this into your life organically anyway. I can’t in good conscience give it a lower rating because the author is WORKING the target audience and I respect the hustle,
In the right hands, this work can spark a lot of interesting questions and indirectly aid personal growth, but that’s awfully close to being the whole extent of its usefulness.
What comes after the first section is common sense made to sound “naughty” (to make the socially inept target-audience feel edgy), and enriched by the same dozen anecdotes over and over (at times especially if historical distorted from reality to fit the author’s point). Bored me to death, and sometimes outright made me cringe thinking about the type of person that would take some passages to heart.
What this book really offers, is the placebo confidence of thinking you can control those around you. In truth, if you’re reached adulthood and more than 20% of the book’s concepts are new to you, I doubt you will be able to implement any of this into your life organically anyway. I can’t in good conscience give it a lower rating because the author is WORKING the target audience and I respect the hustle,
"The key to such power is ambiguity. In a society where the roles everyone plays are obvious, the refusal to conform to any standard will excite interest. Be both masculine and feminine, impudent and charming, subtle and outrageous. Let other people worry about being socially acceptable; those types are a dime a dozen, and you are after a power greater than they can imagine."
This book seems to be a bit controversial to say the least. I see several people saying this is dangerous information and should not be easy to access. The Art of Seduction is just that: a guide to gaining power through seducing and manipulating. It is also so much more.
The Art of Seduction is written in a way that made me picture my favorite book villain as the author. They give you step-by-step instruction to get anything you want. In the wrong hands, I suppose someone could use this information to harm, but my take on this book is how to spot the behavior in others. People who want to harm already know all of this stuff, some of it coming naturally to them. I guarantee if you read this, you will think of a few people you know in your life. This book shines a light on all of their secrets. Not to mention, the psychology behind everything is fascinating. Robert Greene uses famous historical figures throughout the book to show an example of what he's explaining- Cleopatra and JFK to name a couple.
The information here is wicked, yet brilliant. Cruel, yet intriguing. I think if you believe the author wrote this to condone it in others, you're just seeing surface level. I definitely see myself coming back to this book to process everything as I believe you can probably learn something new every time.
This book seems to be a bit controversial to say the least. I see several people saying this is dangerous information and should not be easy to access. The Art of Seduction is just that: a guide to gaining power through seducing and manipulating. It is also so much more.
The Art of Seduction is written in a way that made me picture my favorite book villain as the author. They give you step-by-step instruction to get anything you want. In the wrong hands, I suppose someone could use this information to harm, but my take on this book is how to spot the behavior in others. People who want to harm already know all of this stuff, some of it coming naturally to them. I guarantee if you read this, you will think of a few people you know in your life. This book shines a light on all of their secrets. Not to mention, the psychology behind everything is fascinating. Robert Greene uses famous historical figures throughout the book to show an example of what he's explaining- Cleopatra and JFK to name a couple.
The information here is wicked, yet brilliant. Cruel, yet intriguing. I think if you believe the author wrote this to condone it in others, you're just seeing surface level. I definitely see myself coming back to this book to process everything as I believe you can probably learn something new every time.
reflective
slow-paced
makes sense but at the same time quite alarming
informative
medium-paced
informative
slow-paced
informative
slow-paced
Very interesting. At times very manipulative, but the types make a lot of sense.
i do think there’s value in understanding how to manipulate people on some surface levels to get what you want (like a free donut), and also in taking time to think about the specific mechanisms by which you can get people to be interested in you.
however, what is the point of forming a relationship based on pretending to be someone else. outside of small things here and there, what do you seriously gain from this? this would be completely robbing yourself of being loved for who you are and being comfortable.
this kind of seems like a book for people who are so traumatized and scared of being abandoned that they will dedicate their life to keeping people on a string just to avoid being alone and facing their fears.
i think therapy would be more productive than seriously using this approach, like some of the tips and tricks sure take note of but mainly maybe just look within if you liked this book too much.
however, what is the point of forming a relationship based on pretending to be someone else. outside of small things here and there, what do you seriously gain from this? this would be completely robbing yourself of being loved for who you are and being comfortable.
this kind of seems like a book for people who are so traumatized and scared of being abandoned that they will dedicate their life to keeping people on a string just to avoid being alone and facing their fears.
i think therapy would be more productive than seriously using this approach, like some of the tips and tricks sure take note of but mainly maybe just look within if you liked this book too much.
dark
informative
medium-paced
Good for authors and people who want to spot slimy people. Interesting references to historic characters.