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Summary: Great advice and unbelievably helpful
Review: I have read many books on social interaction and the seductive process. The Art of Seduction is probably one of the best-written books of all of them. The book is based on basic human psychology and an analization of the great seducers of all time and their tactics. The steps described sometimes work and sometimes don't, it depends on the victim. However, it also greatly depends on your social skills and being able to analyze the victim on an unconscious level. You have to be very flexible and you can't follow the steps as you would in a cook book (one-by-one). However, you will easily succeed in seduction since few people use these tactics, which makes you stand out from the rest of the crowd.
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Summary: Excellent, Provocative, and Useful
Review: First, if you have read Robert Greene & Joost Elffers' previous book "The 48 Laws of Power" then you'll notice a similar format in this book. Which means you'll be given a description of the chapter's main focus, then given a Historical (some actual seducers who lived, though most are from literature)example of that topic in action, followed by the author's interpretation of why it worked, and then "keys" to the success of it, then ending with a "reversal" (how it can backfire) to using the technique/method discussed. Which is one of the reasons I enjoyed this book (And have re-read it from time to time)
From the most famous seducer, Casanova, to the first "bad boy" Lord Byron, to the female seductress' of History and literature, this is one of the most complete and well researched books on seduction I have ever read. And therein lay a controversy. You see, with so much information on the subject, one could easily use this book to play serious mindgames on those they want to seduce. But, as a mentor of mine said, "Technonolgy is morally neutral." So use the information as you wish, and take responsibility for what happens as a result.
That's My Opinion, But You're Welcome To It!
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Summary: Bible of the literary view on seduction
Review: The book provides a strong literary perspective on seduction. In other words, there is zero scientific basis. Having said this, this is a fun and very intriguing book to read. I don't think I have read anything like it. The author is apparently very well read and brings forth the best theories on seduction from hundreds of literary sources and biographies. You can say this is the Bible of the literary view on seduction. I would rank this book with "How to Win Friends and Influence People" in the common sense knowledge of people skills. This book is destined to become a classic.
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Summary: A beatifull book
Review: The first thing people need remember about this book-This book is about the art of seduction. It is NOT a How-To-Guide. That would be the shortcut. This is the long way towards developing a seducing charismatic persona. It doesn't tell you what to do. It rather lets you understand the inner workings of seduction and develop on the basis of it by yourself. It researches and displays the seduction techniques used by the best seducers known in history and does so in an interesting rich style. If this book doesn't leave you with a greater understanding of the psychology of seduction you either already understand everything or are unwilling to learn. In either case you will end up with one of the greatest collections of stories, anecdotes, fables and comments besides The 48 Laws Of Power (by the same Author).
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Summary: a guide book for those who realize that life is brutal
Review: Upon sitting down with this book originally, I discovered that it is not a book lightly browsed. Although it is brutally harsh in it's approach to the human way of thinking and living, only with this type of unbaised approach can we truly discover the truth of human nature and use it for our own means.I found it in the business section of my local bookstore, where it's name seemed distinctly out of place with the books surounding it. As another reviewer commented, though, it applies to so much more than wanting a sexual relationship with someone - it can be used on your boss, on co-workers, on anyone who could prove to be holding you back from whatever it is that you want. I bought it because I've realized that I am an incredibly naive person, and I work in the incredibly harsh world of high end sales. This book has taught me how to look at the people around me in a new way, to always be the favorite, able to take what I want, where before, I was always the one out of place. Although we are no longer literally in the days of 'eat or be eaten,' this book teaches us the new survival tactics that will push us ahead in an everyday world of power = survival. It covers all bases, as well as fleshing out any questions you might have with imagination stirring stories, and writings in the margins. I highly reccommend this book to anyone who is serious about getting ahead, and realizes that it won't happen by being 'nice.'
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Summary: Read only for entertainment
Review: This book is a fun read. It is interesting that Robert Greene's inspiration to this book was his father. The tone of this book is in light-humor and at times funny when he quotes Ovid and seducers in the past. It is for entertainment and it is unlikely that ordinary people will be able to seduce this way. Also this kind of manipulation can warn the more gullible people not to fall in love so easily with the people who likes to use these tricks.
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Summary: ESSENTIAL
Review: This book is essential to any man or woman who wants to master the fine and gracious art of seduction. The lessons in this classic piece are right on target and fun to read. It is almost as entertaining as Tom Leonardi's book "Secrets of Sensual Lovemaking" and nearly as EZ to use and effective as the dvd "New Sex Now". Anybody who can incorporate all three of these in their daily life will have a love-life that is UNSTOPABLE. These three really work as a matched set.
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Summary: Almost as beneficial as the Bible
Review: Several months ago I only read the Bible. Now I only read the Art of Seduction and the Bible. this book is an eye-opener. Not just to get a girl or boy in your life, but it teaches you how people are and how you are. I must compliment the author. The writers of other books in this genre like Irresistable Attraction and How to get laid today- the system, need to read this book. It will help them to write better books that match the titles they put on them. The Art of Seduction is in-depth to say the least. Regardless to who you are or what you believe, you will learn alot from this book. This is a sort of handbook on how to get through life. Mr. Greene should produce a workbook and/or study guide to accompany this one. Its like an information treasure chest. If you are looking for books on self-help, relationships or otherwise, you need this one. Its not a want, its a need.
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Summary: Machiavelli and sun tzu, on love...
Review: According to this book, Seduction, like war, is an art that requires reflection, preparation, planning, stealth, patience, and yes: emotional detachment. This is not your regular self-help book that gives tips, advice and tactics about seduction; this is a book that helps you develop well thought strategies for seducing people, which starts with a thorough observation of your target.. depending on your "victim", the strategy's execution can take up to years... The work is not for the faint hearted, for it will take a lot off the spontaneity and charm which a lot of people associate with courting, and can lead to a lot of adversity (for both the seducer and the victim) when things go awry... but it is surely a good resource for people who keep on asking themselves: what went wrong, why didn't things work out with us... Although this sort of seduction is not my style, the book is quite well researched, and the best available about the subject
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Summary: The Art of Seduction
Review: A GUIDE TO MENTAL RAPE The book lacks of motives for this sick, ruthless, unethical game of destroying another person! Unfortunately I belong to the category of "prey" and "victims". My weakness was that such sick thinking was beyond my comprehension and any ethical values I know. The book gives the creeps. I guess you can call that a quality, but a book also needs to be evaluated when it is transferred to real life, what it does to people and what type of people it attracts: vicious, evil, devious, sadistic and cruel. A book that shows the strategy of how to conquer, control, devaste and destroy another human being just for your own satisfaction!! .... and then?
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