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A review by crodo
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss
4.0
Really interesting, not only the book but the "lifestyle". The associated PUA forums and websites are still active today. I found it interesting that the book cover looked similar to a bible; concealing it's contents perhaps? A guy I was seeing was shocked to see this book on my bookshelf. Apparently this is a more well-known book among younger single men. I would recommend that women consider reading this book. As a single woman myself I feel having read this book I've been equipped with a tool. Out and about I think about negging and peacocking etc.
Overall Neil is a good writer, the book was engaging to the end. Good or bad the story has stuck with me over the years.
A reflection on this book and it's impact on the dating world. I think this book does explain some of the disconnect or disengagement that exists in the dating world today. It seems everyone is trying to avoid commitment or trying to see who can care less. My friend significantly participated in the PUA culture during his twenties. At that time it was fun and he successfully enjoyed had all the experiences he desired. Now nearing his forties, he is still unattached, feels a little like a failure for not starting a family. He still seems to avoid confessing he has deeper feelings for people he clearly loves. I think this book might have contributed to him thinking it would be a sign of weakness to tell a woman he loves them. I hope he eventually gets out of "The Game".
Overall Neil is a good writer, the book was engaging to the end. Good or bad the story has stuck with me over the years.
A reflection on this book and it's impact on the dating world. I think this book does explain some of the disconnect or disengagement that exists in the dating world today. It seems everyone is trying to avoid commitment or trying to see who can care less. My friend significantly participated in the PUA culture during his twenties. At that time it was fun and he successfully enjoyed had all the experiences he desired. Now nearing his forties, he is still unattached, feels a little like a failure for not starting a family. He still seems to avoid confessing he has deeper feelings for people he clearly loves. I think this book might have contributed to him thinking it would be a sign of weakness to tell a woman he loves them. I hope he eventually gets out of "The Game".