The Game: Penetrating The Secret Society Of Pickup Artists

by Neil Strauss
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  • Added: 2025-10-10
  • Updated: 2025-10-10
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abcsofattraction.com · Unknown · 2025-10-15
intriguing 3.50

The reviewer found Neil Strauss's journey into the world of pickup artists fascinating, particularly the emotional dynamics and ego clashes within the community. They appreciated the book's message of authenticity but criticized certain techniques like hypnosis and negging as disturbing or overused.

The reviewer was captivated by Neil Strauss's exploration of the pickup artist world in 'The Game.' They found the emotional rollercoaster and ego clashes among the artists intriguing, especially within Project Hollywood. The dynamics between figures like Mystery and Tyler Durden were particularly engaging. However, some aspects, like the use of hypnosis and the concept of negging, were seen as disturbing or problematic. The reviewer prefers a more holistic approach to pickup, as taught by the ABCs of Attraction, which focuses on personal growth rather than robotic techniques. Overall, the book's message of authenticity resonated, but the reviewer cautioned against becoming a PUA robot.

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    Sexual choice is one of the only areas where women are indisputably in control. It’s not until they’ve made a choice, and submitted to it, that the relationship is inverted-and the man is generally back in a position of power.

    If you have to call yourself a MPUA or guru, then you’re not. A MPUA or a guru.

    I think the problem with negging is its ability to be overused or to come across as fake/forced

inverarity.livejournal.com · Unknown · 2025-10-15
intriguing 3.60

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss offers a fascinating and sometimes humorous look into the world of pickup artists (PUAs), revealing their techniques and the often sad lives of those involved. While the book doesn't endorse PUA culture, it provides valuable insights into their methods and the psychological impact on both the practitioners and their targets.

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss is a compelling exploration of the PUA subculture. Strauss, initially an outsider, becomes deeply involved in this world, learning and mastering the techniques that PUAs use to attract women. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and insights into the lives of these men, who often struggle with personal issues despite their success in seduction. The techniques described, such as 'negging,' are effective but dehumanizing, and the book highlights the emptiness and disillusionment that many PUAs experience. Strauss's journey from an average frustrated chump to a master PUA and back is both intriguing and cautionary, offering a nuanced view of a controversial subculture.

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    The techniques PUAs teach work. Women, especially feminists, tend to despise the entire PUA playbook for its approach to women as obstacles in the path of poontang, which you can bypass with the correct combination of words and mannerisms.

    It's significant, then, that the book opens with his buddy 'Mystery' (an MPUA from whom Strauss learned his game) sobbing on the floor.

    Ultimately, Strauss's own conclusion seems to be that a PUA lifestyle is addictive and leads to emptiness and disillusionment.

casnocha.com · Unknown · 2025-10-15
fascinating 3.50

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists is a fascinating and provocative book that explores the secret society of male pick-up artists. While entertaining, it raises questions about the values and long-term happiness of those involved in the seduction community.

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss is a highly entertaining and provocative book that delves into the secret society of male pick-up artists. Strauss, an accomplished writer and journalist, not only penetrates this underworld but becomes one of the world’s greatest seduction artists. The book is fascinating and almost too incredible to believe, offering a glimpse into a world where men study behavioral psychology to become expert seducers. However, the values of the pick-up artists are not ones that the reviewer would impart to their children, as many characters end up depressed, suicidal, or empty. The book raises questions about the long-term happiness and the objectification of women within this community. Despite its R-rated content, the book provides insights into the psychology of seduction that might have crossover applications in the real world.

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    The men portrayed by Strauss become sophisticated studiers of behavioral psychology, meticulously tracking the success and failures of certain phrases or actions.

    Many characters in Strauss’ account end up depressed, suicidal, or just plain empty.

    The less you appear to be trying, the better you do.

cetracy.wordpress.com · Unknown · 2025-10-15
intriguing 3.50

The Game by Neil Strauss offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of pickup artists, revealing the author's journey from an ordinary man to a master of seduction. While the book is engaging and insightful, it also raises questions about the ethics and psychology behind the pickup artist community.

The Game by Neil Strauss is a compelling exploration of the secret society of pickup artists. The author's personal journey from a shy, awkward individual to a confident seducer is both intriguing and thought-provoking. The book provides a detailed look into the techniques and strategies used by pickup artists, offering a unique perspective on human interaction and relationships. However, it also delves into the darker aspects of the community, raising ethical questions about the manipulation and objectification of women. The narrative is engaging and well-written, making it a captivating read for those interested in psychology and social dynamics. While the book is informative and entertaining, it also leaves readers with a sense of unease about the underlying motivations and consequences of the pickup artist lifestyle.

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    The Game is a fascinating and disturbing look at the world of pickup artists.

    Strauss's journey is both compelling and unsettling, revealing the lengths to which some men will go to manipulate and control others.

    The book raises important questions about the ethics of seduction and the impact it has on both the seducer and the seduced.

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