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Summary: Fun!
Review: I think it would be a mistake to take this book too literally. Though there are some fundamental truths in the methods described, and there is no doubt that there is some amount of manipulation the game of love and romance between the sexes, this book above all, is just a bunch of indulgent, mischevious fun.The historical anecdotes may not be fully rooted in fact, but we don't pick up a book like this for a history lesson, right? It's full of the stuff of real and imagined legends, not stale facts. It's an entertaining, well-written, and even (sometimes) insightful read, and you can open up the book at just about any page and begin reading
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Summary: A Literary Classic about this Aspect of the Human Condition
Review: I saw this book at a bookstore and was intrigued because Greene was a classics major; and I thought there might be some good commentaries on myths and literature relating to seduction. In other words, I am a shy, overeducated sex-maniac. I think this book is a classic, and in so many ways. The first word that comes to mind to characterize this work is charm. So many charming stories illustrate his principles of seduction, stories from myth, literature, but also real-life figures like Marilyn Monroe, Errol Flynn, Jack Kennedy, etc., etc., etc. This book is so rich in stories it just cannot be described.
The stories are so powerful they just burst the bounds of the chapters in which Greene is trying to make his points about seduction. If you like to read, do yourself a favor and buy this book. I guarantee it will enlarge your conception of the human condition.
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Summary: Eye Opener
Review: This book opened my eyes to the whole seduction process. I couldn't help but feel I was naive before reading it. The only problem I had after reading this book was pulling the trigger and actually using some of the stuff. But, after reading the book by Regan, the Evolution of a Warrior, I began moving in the right direction. I agree with other reviewers with regard to the ethics or lack of ethics in this book but I wouldn't not buy it because of that.
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Summary: Too Soon Lost Art
Review: The greatest failure of seduction is the too narrow focus upon the end result rather than by creating the dimension that gives full flower to the arc that symbolizes the magnitude of the effort, and the anticipated expectations that, if given credence, and with God's blessing, promise to become extraordinary events, rare, prized, and spectacular. The glory that lies within the chase to ferret out the most mystical intriques of a heart, mind and soul fully engaged is not like any other human experience. It falls within the divine, as if magical, and produces momentous results if destined to be become a reality fused from fantasy and interest, and allowed its natural course of expression. Not often consistent, nor constant, the dalliances of the heart are driven by the dreams of fancy, recognized or not, and form a long thread of adhesion often in hindsight, much like following a trail of markings to seek a buried treasure. The rush to accelerate merely cuts off the flow of inspiration that would be naturally generated, as if nipping off the bud of a flowering tree that takes time to develop, and replaces it with both the pleasures and the sorrows of the powerful flames of a love reduced to embers never allowed to break into the bondfire it could have been. The comprehensive exploration of all natural currents and facets of life that culminates in the fusion of souls, for a couple, or a group, depends upon the level of commitment brought to such a mission and is distinctive by its artistic excellence rooted in the innocence, honesty and purity of truth, or fails for the lack of such commitment to appreciate the benefits of the ultimate goal. The requisite of patience and diligence provides an environment to reach fruition, or becomes the never ripened fruit that lacks the nutrients to develop. The heart, mind, soul connection may be instanteous but never explored loses its efficacy in humans because of their great capacity to love, and their instinctive privilege to add significance to both their method, and their style of expression, separating the adult from the child in nurturing full emotional development worthy of complete commitment. Half-hearted seductions, like evil or simulated seductions rarely produce great loves, recognizable by God.
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Summary: Throwin' darts in the dark
Review: This book is yet another opportunistic attempt at playing with the minds (and wallets) of impressionable readers who grew up on bad pop culture and a lack of historical perspectives. If you watched too much TV, grew up in a suburb, were dropped as an infant, played head games in high school and continued said games into your corporate lives, you'll probably *lunge* at contrived books like these to try and vindicate yourselves from years of pain. Wrong move. After reading "The 48 Laws of Power", I almost thought that the authors were writing in a tongue-in-cheek manner, hoping that people who read their book and tried to carry out such manipulations would meet their due punishments (because the laws of nature do in fact punish the manipulator in the end...that's clearer than the noon-hour sun). Yet I'm afraid that, with this 2nd work, Greene and Elffers have shown that they apparently really believe in what they're writing, as I'm sure Hitler believed in what he was screaming in the Circus Krone and Sportpalast. Speaking of which, for any student of history, there is a conspicuous absence of any in-depth mention of Hitler in "48 Laws", as well as in this book. This is despite the fact that, judging from sober historical perspective, Hitler utilized practically every law of power mentioned and 'seduced' a nation. Ian Kershaw wrote over 1500 pages of detailed history on the subject, yet Greene/Elffers tritely avoid it while talking up people like Henry Kissinger and Talleyrand. Wannabe Hollywood and Beltway players will try and compensate for decades of charmless, humorless living via their implementations of the drivel in these books...only to fall flat on their faces because character STILL gets you ahead more than any acute "seduction" technique (yes, even for the impatient amongst you who'd just want to 'try out some of these tactics on passing people'). The only value presented is maybe an introduction to historical figures. Yet I'd hope that readers would be wise enough to follow through and read about said figures separately and in further depth, rather than just settle on what Greene/Elffers wrote about them. For true inspiration, I'd suggest reading the poetry of Rumi, Hafez or other Sufi poets. Heck, read "The Book of Proverbs" or The Tao Te Ching. Anything but this hackneyed stuff to get you to a better place in life. Contrary to what Greene, Elffers and their faux-literati cult fan base might think, being a considerate, wise, centered human being is the best aphrodisiac...and usually everyone involved wins.
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Summary: The art of seducing a reader
Review: Yawn.
I get the impression the author of this title has signed-in a few friends to boost the average number of stars. Robert Greene's The Art of Seduction is little better than a travelogue of seduction throughout literature. He waffles on and on, providing examples of questionable relevance plucked straight from alternate sources. When it comes to actual usuable content Greene's philosophy and categorisation of `victims' is loose at best. His theories are little more than a stab in the dark based on a these fuzzy categorisations. In other words, the content is poor. I am sure a good deal of time was spent putting this book together and if you're interested in a potted history of several characterised seductions, with NO references to real situations or people, then hey, it's your [money]. This book could have been a lot more interesting if had undergone a critical editing process, but the remaining 20 odd pages would have been mere speculation about the mysteries of gender dating differences. There are better resources online.
The added bonus is they're free.
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Summary: This book is not just to use with opposite sex but
Review: When I ordered this book, I expected something that will help me in dates and get laid more often but after reading this book, I found many applications in every day life and enlighten new perspective in seduction. Wheather you are a salesman or working in big corporate office or be more popular among people you know. This book taught me how to classify someone that you are trying to seduce; the customer, your boss, your co workers or your friends. And it shows me weakness and strength of the person that you want to seduce thus helping you classify and formulate best strategy to seduce that person. This could be a good weapon in your life if you study it and use properly. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Waste of time
Review: When I got this book I had very high expectations, I believed that it was a very good book, but when I opened it I quickly realized something; You learn a plenty about nothing. Most of the techniques in this book you must find a way to implement yourself. Although it was interresting to read about, it will not teach you anything. I think that most people will find this book VERY VERY disgusting. A few people who are willing to play with people's emotions will probably find it good, if they have no life and think about seduction all the time. If you want real love wihout manipulation and such, then avoid this book. If you want to be able to seduce better, then this book will not help you especially much either. This book is for dreamers and people who are trapped in the past. Things don't work the same way as they did when the old type of seducers lived. You must adapt to the times. The book had some good points however, it told me some interresting stories from the past that amused me a little. Among the massive text you can find some things that you really can use right of the bat. I recommend a dating book or guide instead of this, if you really want to learn anything that you can use. See this as a large history book, nothing more. Use nuclear warheads instead of swords.
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Summary: New Powers of Seduction
Review: Mastery of this Art comes to some as a natural gift, while others must study and practice and hone their skills over time. Greene and Elffers provide a thorough and entertaining survey of many different types of seduction skills and applications in this classic work on the subject, not to be overlooked by any serious student or practicing Artist. For those seeking complimentary works which will aid in accomplishing seductory ambitions, investigation of "9 Free Secrets of New Sensual Power" by Clint Arthur will be a natural selection as will his DVD "New Free Sex" or Dr. Corynna Clarke's "Goddess Worship" video.
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Summary: A caution on the use
Review: To start with, this book is brilliant. A new world is opened to the reader who has never experimented with seduction or even thought themselves seductive to begin with. Greene takes the reader on a journey that peers in on the greatest seducers of all time. A word of caution. The material in this book does work, but one should be careful when messing with the psyche of others. It teaches you how to prey on the weak and exploit their weaknesses for your own gain. Women will swoon, and people will do favors for you without even knowing they are under your spell. A very good book on a subject that has to be approached with caution.
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