Evil Genius!

One of the best books i have read in the past decade -- more educational than a pair of uneducated parents. Robert Greene, you are one evil genius. Having read it twice I can simply say this is a guidebook to politicians as Bible / Quran are to Christians / Muslims. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next book.

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one of my favourite books.

absolutely brilliant. an intriguing read or listen. just for the short stories a must. for the wisdom a definite must.

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Let your body to be!

I’m an ex substance user and this book allow be reborn! Thank you Mr Greene worth also getting the art of seduction

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The narrators style of storytelling that fit perfectly with the Content-Type

Absolutely amazing book filled with a mixture knowledge of inspiration and the comprehensive insidious nature of becoming powerful.

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Love The Narrator's voice

The entire listen screams "POWER!" I loved it. First Audible Listen of mine! Left with lots of knowledge.

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An overview of 48 "laws" and historical examples

What did you like most about The 48 Laws of Power?

This book has a simple structure that is easy to follow with simple "laws" that delve into historical events and demonstrates 48 individual "laws of power".

Who was your favorite character and why?

This book makes reference to many famous figures throughout including John D Rockerfeller, Cleopatra, Elizabeth I and many many more.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Law 41 was a good one with a good example.

The Law is "Avoid stepping into a great mans shows". This "law" gave a good account of Alexander The Great and the fact that he wanted to be a different ruler from his father. His appetite to not step into his fathers shoes meant that he was able to create a greater legacy than his father could have ever dreamed of creating and guaranteed that he wrote his name into the history books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

A good listen. The "laws of power" and historical references provide a snapshot of a point of view where influence and power was gained by obeying each of the 48 laws. In parts the links between the laws and the historical references are tenuous and the laws themselves have to be taken with a pinch of salt at times, but it's a good book to broaden the knowledge of power and influence.

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A good listen

A good listen. Some of the stories are a bit hard to follow. Also the chapters don't have titles, what's that about? Overall a good book. Each law could probably be books in themselves. Of course at the end you're reminded of the paradox that you should forget what rules you've learned and adapt to the situation at hand.

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Powerful book. Complicated to follow

Its a great book. Powerful concepts. Examples can be very complicated to follow at times.

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Boris Johnson's Operation Manual

I am sure Boris Johnson has studied this - it is his playbook - it is an upgrade on Machiavelli's The Prince. It isn't what you'd call ethical, but I suspect it is very effective if you don't mind trampling people to get what you want.

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very good

full of contraditctions from one law to the other. but such is the mystery of power. they dont teach things like this in school. must read

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