here is our list of robert greene books, ranked. we suggest you read in this order simply because the first 3 books are a must (depending on your current place in life). those currently in the corporate world will benefit from the 48 Laws and 33 Strategies. those in college will benefit from mastery of reading. if you are not familiar with psychology, the laws of human nature would be a good book to read.
in what order should greene’s books be read?
You have to start with the 48 laws. This is Green’s greatest contribution to the literature on power. In many ways it is equal to other works such as Machiavelli’s The Prince and Sun Tzu’s The Art of War.
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then you should start with the 48 laws. Then, depending on where you are in life, read 33 Strategies or Mastery. read domain 2 if you are selecting a career or just beginning your profession. It’s usually best read in college, as it helps you find and develop a skill that is both satisfying and valuable.
If you’re already in the workplace, read 33 Strategies second. it will be more applicable as it covers strategies that you can use to win battles. then read domain.
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then read the laws of human nature if you don’t have a background in psychology.
#1 the 48 laws of power (easily greene’s best book)
The 48 Laws of Power is an indispensable look into the corridors of how the world really works. is a must read for anyone who wants to understand power. this is easily his best and most influential work. you will find the mistakes you are making and the tricks your enemies are using. check out our in-depth summary here. Easily Robert Greene’s best book.
tie: #2/3 all 33 war strategies
A close cousin to the 48 Laws, this book does a great job of breaking down practical approaches to warfare. it is essentially a modern and more useful version of the art of war. buy this if you work in an office as it helps give specific ways to scale. You should probably read this after 48 Laws of Power if you already have a career that you enjoy.
tie: #2/3 domain
mastery is a helpful book that teaches you how to find and perfect your life craft. it has many useful tips and tricks and methods to improve in any field. Greene guides you through each step of the process and what to focus on (learner, creative-active, teacher). useful if you’re in college or trying to figure out what career you want to pursue.
#4 the laws of human nature
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This book could easily have been his most important work. For those who have never studied psychology, this book will change the way you see people. But we couldn’t help but wonder if Greene should have spent his time summarizing the science. personality and value theory teach us a great deal about people and why they act. why reinvent the wheel? there are some useful tips to understand yourself, which is the most important step on the way to understanding others.
#5 the art of seduction
This book is a new way of categorizing what captivates and captivates people. it is useful as a guide for those seeking to improve their influence. however, if you have social difficulties, you may want to read to win friends and influence people. This book is more of a way to polish and perfect your techniques than a good beginner’s book. if you start applying the book without other social skills, you might come across as a bit gross.
#6 the daily laws
the daily laws is a kind of study guide to help people through a daily dose of green. this book scores penultimate simply because there is a lot of repetition. We summarize it in detail here.
#7 law 50
This book was written with rapper 50 cent. it focuses a lot on the idea that you must conquer courage to reach your destiny. look inward without fear and act outward without fear. the book is a worse version of all those listed above. it’s a biography of the rapper and half a book of somewhat repetitive information.
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