I’m working on a novel and one of the central themes is manipulation and control. What drives people to try and attain power over others. That sort of thing. I was looking for something along the lines of a modern version of The Prince to listen to and came across The 48 Laws of Power. It does not sound like something I’d enjoy recreationally but is it a good resource for gaining insight into this kind of mindset? And are the historical anecdotes at least interesting and insightful?
I guess what I’m wondering is whether there’s any substance to this book that has value or is it more just a bunch of trite sound bites that would appeal to some Wall Street or tech bro types? Did you feel like the author did his homework?
by ThatPancreatitisGuy