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skarijay's review
4.0
A fascinating look at the highs and lows of being a pick up artist, and eventually walking away from "The Game". Interesting for those intrigued by psychology.
david_donhoff's review
5.0
A seminal expose of a grassroots men's study and movement. It shows hokiness, awkwardness... and sheer genius in developmental action.
I wish I had this at my access when I was a teenage boy... and I will be absolutely sure my son has it to read when he reaches that age of social frustration.
I wish I had this at my access when I was a teenage boy... and I will be absolutely sure my son has it to read when he reaches that age of social frustration.
mishpelle's review against another edition
2.0
A tale of how a man uses women's insecurities to manipulate them into having a relationship (sexual or dating or whatever else) with him and then he eventually ends up in a healthy relationship. Predictably misogynistic. The end.
mbrandmaier's review
3.0
Very intriguing look at how several pick up artists operated. Sadly (for them) their tactics would have never worked on me, as I would have never given them the time of day, as I would have assumed they were scam artists trying to con money out of me with the whole "C shaped versus U shaped smile" and the "friendship" tests and other silly nonsense they used as excuses to talk to women and eventually "close the deal." Of course, then again, I am apparently not the type of woman that these pickup artists would go for in the first place.
In spite of all his sleeping around ways, I grew to feel sympathetic towards the protagonist Neil, who was only in the game in the first place to feel more comfortable around women, unlike many of the other guys who were in it for the feelings of power it gave them.
In spite of all his sleeping around ways, I grew to feel sympathetic towards the protagonist Neil, who was only in the game in the first place to feel more comfortable around women, unlike many of the other guys who were in it for the feelings of power it gave them.
alilbitofreading's review
2.0
Its a view into the life of pick-up artists, however, this was written a while ago, so a lot of it seems to be outdated, not that I’m a huge expert on this lifestyle. But it doesn’t seem so secret. Haven’t many womanizing men claimed that they figured out women, or at least figured a way to get in their pants? How there is a formula to get with women? Frankly, I’m surprised many of my friends did not have any clue as to what a pick-up artist was.
Its very well written. He has a way to pull you in, even if you find it repulsive. Hey, he’s a writer, AND a pick-up artist. Obviously a master marketer right there. There were so many passages and quotes in the book that really stuck with me when it comes bettering oneself. Its completely relatable. Who has completely “found” themselves? This book is about his life and how becoming a pick-up guru has changed his life for, arguably, the better. Its good.
Now to the subject matter of pick-up artistry. This is a very difficult. I actually have an old friend, who has taken up this lifestyle. It is really difficult for me to judge. I’m on the fence. I can see that his confidence has skyrocketed since beginning, which is always a really good thing, but he’s kind of a douchebag now. I say that lovingly, I guess. Hey man, I still support you.
In the novel, however, there is obvious something to be desired when the “Naturals” are all turning to religion to feel less empty. As a twenty-three year old single modern day woman with a sexual appetite, I can understand. So with this in mind, why keep doing it, when essentially you will feel empty? Is that when you drop out of the game and get married? Maybe that’s how it works these days.
Overall rating: 2.5/5 for it being interesting and well written.
Its very well written. He has a way to pull you in, even if you find it repulsive. Hey, he’s a writer, AND a pick-up artist. Obviously a master marketer right there. There were so many passages and quotes in the book that really stuck with me when it comes bettering oneself. Its completely relatable. Who has completely “found” themselves? This book is about his life and how becoming a pick-up guru has changed his life for, arguably, the better. Its good.
Now to the subject matter of pick-up artistry. This is a very difficult. I actually have an old friend, who has taken up this lifestyle. It is really difficult for me to judge. I’m on the fence. I can see that his confidence has skyrocketed since beginning, which is always a really good thing, but he’s kind of a douchebag now. I say that lovingly, I guess. Hey man, I still support you.
In the novel, however, there is obvious something to be desired when the “Naturals” are all turning to religion to feel less empty. As a twenty-three year old single modern day woman with a sexual appetite, I can understand. So with this in mind, why keep doing it, when essentially you will feel empty? Is that when you drop out of the game and get married? Maybe that’s how it works these days.
Overall rating: 2.5/5 for it being interesting and well written.