The Art of Seduction
by Robert Greene
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Book Reviews of The Art of Seduction
Book Review: This is one of the must-reads on relationships
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read this book 5 times and on my way of doing the 6th. Well written and very profound on relationships. Many have accused this book of being manipulative etc.; however, it is not the intention or the moral imperatives that we are talking about. A great book like this is to disclose facts of our life. How to deal with these facts is something up to each individual. If you are not a strong-minded person and you rather bury your head in the sand, then you don't need this book.
What this book tells us is that in this world, there are manipulative people. In fact, many of seducers are doing these manipulations subconsciously - they don't even know why and how they are doing, but they are doing it.
My take on this is that I want to know why and how people are doing certain things; I want to learn the tricks; I want to be good at this game myself and come out winning. I am not going to bury my head and pretend the world and the people are nice and dandy - the fact is the world is cruel and people are manipulative.
One thing the author failed to mention is that few seducers have happy endings. A pure seduction most time only works in short term - while novelty still lasts. If your intention is to learn things to find your Mr./Mrs. Right, seduction alone will not lead to him/her.
Book Review: Absolutely Brilliant! A must for any seducer!
Summary: 5 Stars
Or anyone interesting in social/sexual psychology. I found this book to be enlightening, profound and extremely useful. I've been a seductress since I was a child, but not until this book have I realized exactly what Ive been doing. Robert Greene pointed out the steps in behavior and motivation behind them throughout relationships and seductions ive had (and those ive shared the book with have had revelations too) in the past, giving me focus to utilize these tools in the future.
Since reading this book ive begun a transformation, a metamorphosis. It was that inspiring.
Yes, there are times when it can be bluntly psychological and realistic (but i love Greene for that! no sugar-coating!) but it also gets at the heart of what we've come to know as romance, and those greatest of loves throughout history.
The cold,calculating manner may get to some people, but really, I dont think those people want to seduce. They want to fall in love. Love is really quite a different idea than what Greene writes about, which is more of an erotic, vain, narcissistic game.
The only problem with this book is that it left me wanting more.. and I've come to find there are no other books that compare!
Book Review: Advanced seduction for the bold: how to persuade every time
Summary: 5 Stars
As is only appropriate, this small volume is sleek and appealing, with a glossy cover that draws the eye. It begs to be opened. Go ahead - the reward is a bonbon box full of clever diversions that might be handy if you use them right, a bit naughty if you don't, and even slyly humorous if you catch the whiff of satire. The text is broken into small - dare one say it, intimate? - morsels that you can read in stolen snatches of time. Author Robert Greene's observations on how to seduce (that is, persuade) are bordered with quotations from authors, philosophers and lovers, all offering entertaining support. However, potential seducers should note two key points. First, while Greene delivers his advice in terms of sexual seduction, if you are careful and interpretative, you may be able to apply pieces of it to general persuasion, including in business. On the downside, many of his techniques are pointedly sexy, over-the-top, amoral or manipulative. We thus recommend this book to those who study human nature for its own sake and for fun; those who will apply or modify any techniques to attain power over others; or those with the self-discipline to glean the gems, but turn away from taking unethical or illegal advantage.Book Review: Ho, hum, another seduction book...
Summary: 2 Stars
I picked this up (literally) at B&N and started to read. To me, it's overcomplicated and not that interestingly written. A TEXT book on seduction. Something like 12 types of seducers and 18 types of seducees. Whatever the number there's too much information and I bet some of it contradicts itself. Actually, surprisingly boring.
Anyone who puts the time in to read the book and tries to use the book's "findings" will be putting a lot of time into seducing. Thus, they are more likely to succeed if only due to the law of large numbers as well as effort.
Glib babble for insecure folk who wish to try and seduce by probing the weaknesses of others rather than improving themselves --- by becoming better people and realize how they've been shooting themselves in the foot.
Only people who constantly fall for the wrong people might slightly benefit from this TEXT of largely ineffective manipulation "techniques."
Save your money and your time. Even if I were to try the a "seducing"
someone without compunction book, it would not be this one.
P.S. Just find one nice person or give a chance to those who really like you.
Book Review: You are a FOOL if you are easily seduced
Summary: 1 Stars
I have been eying this book for more than a year but reviews from online sites and friends suggest that I'm better off not reading it all. Sure enough, they were right and I can't wait to return this book.
Greene provides a list of several seductive types and I don't fit in any category. The readers are to select a seductive type based on ridiculous characteristics that they sort of think they might be. Included is also a list of 18 types of victims. None of the types matched my boyfriend so within the few pages of reading into the book I found it to be useless.
This book is boring and filled with historical accounts to provide an illustration on the seductive types. Reading these historical figures made me realize that they are weak individuals or imbecilic. Then again, everyone reaches a weak point in their life and thats when the predator attacks.
Ladies, same your time and money and read Why Men Love Bitches. It's practical, straight to the point, you stay true to who you are, and no manipulation involved.
By the way, youtube Robert Greene and ask yourself how can this man seduce others and be so knowledgeable about seduction?