Manipulation Books

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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 77 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.09 — 227,294 ratings — published 1999
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In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing With Manipulative People In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing With Manipulative People (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.05 — 5,134 ratings — published 1996
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The Art of Seduction The Art of Seduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.91 — 42,263 ratings — published
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.21 — 177,597 ratings — published 1984
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The Laws of Human Nature The Laws of Human Nature (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 20 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.34 — 29,626 ratings — published 2018
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The Prince The Prince (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.84 — 383,926 ratings — published 1532
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Who's Pulling Your Strings? How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Control of Your Life Who's Pulling Your Strings? How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Control of Your Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.07 — 817 ratings — published 1955
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30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control In Personal Relationships 30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control In Personal Relationships (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 12 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,271 ratings — published 2014
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Even If It Hurts (Coastal Elite #1) Even If It Hurts (Coastal Elite #1)
by (shelved 9 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.58 — 10,256 ratings — published 2022
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.94 — 573,581 ratings — published -500
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,153,240 ratings — published 1936
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The Art Of Manipulation: How to Get Anybody to Do What You Want The Art Of Manipulation: How to Get Anybody to Do What You Want (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.11 — 127 ratings — published 2013
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Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.09 — 4,226 ratings — published 1997
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The Pucking Wrong Number (Pucking Wrong, #1) The Pucking Wrong Number (Pucking Wrong, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.54 — 93,779 ratings — published 2023
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God of Malice (Legacy of Gods, #1) God of Malice (Legacy of Gods, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.92 — 267,482 ratings — published 2022
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Surrounded by Psychopaths: How to Protect Yourself from Being Manipulated and Exploited in Business (and in Life) Surrounded by Psychopaths: How to Protect Yourself from Being Manipulated and Exploited in Business (and in Life)
by (shelved 7 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.55 — 10,274 ratings — published 2017
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Animal Farm Animal Farm (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.02 — 4,572,624 ratings — published 1945
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The 33 Strategies of War The 33 Strategies of War (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.23 — 19,979 ratings — published 2001
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Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5) Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5)
by (shelved 7 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.94 — 155,224 ratings — published 2015
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Games People Play Games People Play (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.72 — 41,443 ratings — published 1964
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.34 — 213,003 ratings — published 2016
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0) The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)
by (shelved 6 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.99 — 1,190,215 ratings — published 2020
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)
by (shelved 6 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.16 — 4,234,457 ratings — published 2015
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1984 1984 (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,486,973 ratings — published 2020
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Propaganda Propaganda (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.74 — 9,119 ratings — published 1928
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The Concise 48 Laws of Power The Concise 48 Laws of Power (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.08 — 5,904 ratings — published 2013
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Cheater Cheater (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.77 — 2,154 ratings — published
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Network Propaganda: Manipulation, Disinformation, and Radicalization in American Politics Network Propaganda: Manipulation, Disinformation, and Radicalization in American Politics (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.14 — 384 ratings — published 2018
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The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.86 — 2,303 ratings — published 2007
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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.63 — 3,214,349 ratings — published 2016
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Everything for Her (For Her, #1) Everything for Her (For Her, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.84 — 12,827 ratings — published 2016
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Othello Othello (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.89 — 437,626 ratings — published 1603
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Gone Girl Gone Girl (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.15 — 3,456,680 ratings — published 2012
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Social Engineering Social Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.83 — 3,907 ratings — published 2010
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Mexican Gothic Mexican Gothic (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.66 — 443,983 ratings — published 2020
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Limerence (Fated Fixation, #1) Limerence (Fated Fixation, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.17 — 14,904 ratings — published 2024
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Inmate Manipulation Decoded: A Definitive Guide to Understanding the Manipulation Process Inmate Manipulation Decoded: A Definitive Guide to Understanding the Manipulation Process (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.00 — 24 ratings — published
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Inside the Mind of Johan Liebert: The art of manipulation Inside the Mind of Johan Liebert: The art of manipulation (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.79 — 29 ratings — published
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One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1) One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.26 — 660,968 ratings — published 2022
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Dom (Alliance, #3) Dom (Alliance, #3)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.25 — 57,440 ratings — published 2023
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The Pucking Wrong Guy (Pucking Wrong, #2) The Pucking Wrong Guy (Pucking Wrong, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.99 — 40,590 ratings — published
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The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1) The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 4.27 — 3,435,004 ratings — published 2022
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Icebreaker (UCMH, #1) Icebreaker (UCMH, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.73 — 1,298,787 ratings — published 2022
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Descent (Heaven and Hell, #6) Descent (Heaven and Hell, #6)
by (shelved 4 times as manipulation)
avg rating 3.69 — 9,219 ratings — published
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Frank Herbert
“Belief can be manipulated. Only knowledge is dangerous.”
Frank Herbert

George R.R. Martin
“The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eat the little fish, and I keep on paddling. (Varys)”
George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

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