The 48 laws of power (By Robert Greene) - Book Review

REVIEW
Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good. Hence a prince who wants to keep his authority must learn how not to be good ,and use that knowledge or refrain from using it , as necessity requires. - THE PRINCE, Niccolo Machiavelli, 1496- 1527.

I don't know about anything else, but one thing I do know is that,The 48 laws of power  is a seductively deceptive book, a special elixir for the power-hungry heads, the pathetic rock bottom cruisers (Who are tired of cruising, of course),the Mediocres, and for the society in general.

The society that we've come to know today, can be likened to the Game of Thrones, in which you win or you fail fatally. In as much as Greene labyrinthically laid out 48 laws, by which power can be attained and retained, it is left for the readers to use this treasure packed book wisely to the benefits of the society or to the detriment of it.

Exquisitely written, brilliantly researched and undoubtedly capable, Greene intelligently pinpoints and quotes sayings of past philosophers, politicians, monarchs and several sages from different angles of life. I especially love all the stories he gave from the interpretations, observances and transgressions of each law. This is the perfect book that keeps a wicked grin on your face, meanwhile leaves you wondering and shaking your head at intervals. It could be described as a flawless exciting adventure - or misleading rubbish. (All depending on the reader's point of view).

Finally, this is definitely not the "I'm reading for fun" type of book, as it calls for serious business. I doubt you'll complete this book without feeling the supernatural force of power bursting inside of you.

Rating - 4/5.

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