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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
Første del er basalt set psykopati på dåse (og dermed ikke gavnligt for i hvert fald undertegnedes blodtryk). Den sidste del er - heldigvis - mere nuanceret. Eller rettere: Strauss bliver gradvist mere og mere ærlig omkring, hvad vi mennesker egentlig gør ved hinanden, når vi begynder at behandle alle interaktioner som en del af et spil (spoiler alert: det er ikke godt - for nogen).
Bogen er super-godt skrevet - omend forfatterens ego skinner lige lovlig meget igennem hist og pist - og den giver et bekymrende godt indblik i, hvordan vi mennesker på godt og ondt påvirker hinanden hver eneste gang vi interagerer.
Så husk: be kind, always.
Bogen er super-godt skrevet - omend forfatterens ego skinner lige lovlig meget igennem hist og pist - og den giver et bekymrende godt indblik i, hvordan vi mennesker på godt og ondt påvirker hinanden hver eneste gang vi interagerer.
Så husk: be kind, always.
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This book is the most unbelievable book I've ever read. I had no idea the seedy underground world of 'pick-up artists' was as big and far reaching as described in this book. The horrible nature of those groups of men make me want to give up on humanity. Seriously. I can get behind teaching men self-confidence in order to approach women and have more success BUT, using that knowledge to to manipulate vast numbers of women is wrong.
It's almost like all the worst bits of consumerist culture applied to women. Where women are dehumanised and judged instantly by a number ranking between 1-10. Women deemed fat or ugly are only worthy of attention when being used to get to the true target. These 'pick-up artists' use multiple scripted 'routines' to get women to give out their number, kiss them and ultimately have sex. Perhaps unsurprisingly, by the end of the book the author and many of the other characters are realising that being part of the 'pick-up artist' world doesn't necessarily make you any happier in the long run.
Based purely on entertainment value though, The Game is brilliant. I could not stop reading it because it really was very funny in parts. I was fascinated by Strauss's encounters with celebrities and his personal transformation journey. It was hard not to get carried into the crazy world of the 'pick-up artists', it was like falling into Wonderland. A disturbing and compelling read.
funny
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Fun exciting and eye-opening. For the keener or the alpha male these is just a fun read about guys on adventures chasing girls and their numbers with obstacles and surprises along the way.
emotional
informative
fast-paced
Absolutely fascinating and not at all what I was expecting. Excellent writing, absorbingly insightful, brutally honest.
Recommended for both men and women. Learn not just of the techniques used by Pick Up Artists, but also about the less obvious, harmful results their lifestyle has on the PUAs themselves.
Recommended for both men and women. Learn not just of the techniques used by Pick Up Artists, but also about the less obvious, harmful results their lifestyle has on the PUAs themselves.
Amazing, gripping read of a book into a hidden world of pickup artists. Interesting read from start to finish.