"The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene left me feeling disgusted. I only read half of the rules and couldn't finish it. The book's writing style felt manipulative and its emphasis on strategies for gaining power through manipulation was deeply unsettling. Instead of offering positive and ethical guidance, it seemed to glorify deceit and manipulation as tools for success. Greene's approach, filled with examples of cunning and exploitation, made me uncomfortable and conflicted. While it presents historical insights, its glorification of these darker aspects of human behavior made it a challenging and distasteful read for me.