A review by alilbitofreading
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss

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Its a view into the life of pick-up artists, however, this was written a while ago, so a lot of it seems to be outdated, not that I’m a huge expert on this lifestyle.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.