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 Contents

Preface iv
Introduction 1
About Robert Greene 2
StoryShot #1: There Are 9 Seductive Characters 3
StoryShot #2: Don’t Be An Anti-Seducer 7
StoryShot #3: There Are 18 Types of Seducer Victims 9
StoryShot #4: The First Phase of the Seduc-
tive Process Is... 15
StoryShot #5: The Second Phase Is to Lead Astray 20
StoryShot #6: The Third Phase Is The
Precipice – Deepening... 24
StoryShot #7: The Fourth Phase Is Moving In
for the First... 27
Final Summary and Review 30
Rating 31
PDF, Free Audiobook, Infographic, and Ani-
mated Book Summary 32
Related Book Summaries 33
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 Introduction

Are you a siren, an ideal lover, or an anti-seducer? These are

seducer characters and, according to Robert Greene, author of
The Art of Seduction, there are 9 of them.
The book was released in 2001 to critical acclaim and became
an international bestseller, thanks to Greene’s novel take on
seduction.
Greene suggests that seduction underpins social power and,
although seemingly subtle, it can have a huge impact. Seduction
can topple empires, win elections, and enslave great minds. It
is one of history’s greatest weapons.
Join us to discover your seductive character, the 18 types
of seducer “victims,” and the four phases of the process of
seduction. You can also use the information in the book to
protect yourself from seducers who may have immoral motives.

“I do not believe that any of us would exchange places

with any other people or any other generation. The
energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this
endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and
the glow from that fire can truly light the world.” —
Robert Greene

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 About Robert Greene

Robert Greene is a highly successful American author. His books

primarily focus on strategy, power, and seduction. He is a
student of Zen Buddhism, and many of his ideas are supported
by the principles of this school of thought. He is currently the
author of six international bestsellers.
Greene grew up in Los Angeles and attended the University
of California, Berkeley. He went on to complete a B.A. degree in
classical studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before
becoming an author, Greene worked around 80 jobs. These
included construction worker, translator, magazine editor, and
Hollywood movie writer.
In 1995, while working as a writer at Fabrica (an art and
media school in Italy), Greene met a book packager named Joost
Elffers. Greene pitched a book about power to Elffers and wrote
a treatise which eventually became The 48 Laws of Power. Robert
Greene is also the author of The Laws of Human Nature and The
33 Strategies of Law.

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 StoryShot #1: There Are 9 Seductive
Characters

Greene describes specific traits associated with being seduc-

tive. To express seductive energy, put yourself into one of the
multiple seducer categories.

“Your greatest power in seduction is your ability to turn

away, to make others come after you, delaying their
satisfaction.” — Robert Greene

The Siren

This type of person is full of sexual energy. They express it

openly and know how to use it to gain power. The name comes
from the sirens of Odysseus, who would lure their targets with
beautiful singing.

The Rake

This type of person completely adores the gender they are

attracted to. This desire is infectious and seeps into surrounding
people. Unlike most people, Rakes are unrestrained and open to

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being a slave to their desires. Rakes have a reputation for being

sexually successful.
To adopt the Rake role, focus less on what you say and more on
how you make the other person feel. It is the form that matters,
not the content. Also, let yourself go and get lost in sexual
moments.

The Ideal Lover

This type of person appreciates beauty and appearance, and they

apply this to romance. Casanova is a perfect example of an Ideal
Lover. After meeting a woman, he would study her and follow
her moods. He would find out what this woman was missing in
her life and provide it.
Importantly, to be an effective Ideal Lover, appeal not only
to the other person’s physical side. You must also appeal to,
as Greene puts it, “their better selves, to a higher standard of
beauty”, and they won’t even notice they are being seduced.

The Dandy

Dandies are fluid individuals who are happy to adapt, which

makes them attractive. Dandies are exciting because you can’t
put them into a box. The people they seek to seduce are drawn
to them as they display the freedom that other people wish they
had.

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The Natural

Naturals are always spontaneous and open. They embody

the longed-for qualities of childhood. They are sincere and
unpretentious, accepting and joyful. Naturals use sympathy
as a way to seduce. They display their weaknesses, which then
act as a virtue. People feel sympathetic to Naturals and want to
protect them romantically.

The Coquette

This type of person is always self-sufficient. They do not need

you, and that makes you want them more. People who are easy
to seduce are not attractive. As humans, we like a romantic
chase. Coquettes’ most significant strength is how they can
delay gratification.

The Charmer

Charmers will always want to know how they can please you.
They are effective at satisfying as they are also very social. They
will not argue or fight with people but charm their way out of
difficult situations. This makes charmers naturally pleasant to
be around.

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The Charismatic

Charismatics display illusive confidence, as they are highly in-

tense yet detached. This combination of features means people
think Charismatics know what they’re doing. Charismatics are
theatrical and uninhibited. They are the life and soul of the
party, and everybody loves them. They believe in ‘something’
and aren’t afraid to tell people. Charismatics are also willing to
be vulnerable. This vulnerability makes them lovable.

The Star

Stars are the most mysterious type of seducer. They seduce

people by offering them an escape from the difficulties of life.
They promise fantasies and dreams. As well as guaranteeing the
world, Stars make sure they are vague and ethereal. They try
to keep their distance and, instead of giving people what they
want, they let people imagine it.

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StoryShot #2: Don’t Be An Anti-Seducer

“Try to persuade a person by appealing to their conscious-

ness, by saying outright what you want, by showing all
your cards, and what hope do you have? You are just one
more irritation to be tuned out.” — Robert Greene

Anti-Seducers repel others. There are many types of Anti-

Seducer, but they all have one thing in common: Insecurity.
We need to notice if insecurity is creeping into our behavior and
remove it. If we can block our insecure thoughts and make sure
we don’t act them out, we will instantly become more seductive.
Here are some types of Anti-Seducer that you might have come
across:

• The Brute – They only want one thing, and they won’t wait.
These people are arrogant and obnoxious.
• The Suffocator – They are clingy and over the top. They
don’t even know who they are, let alone who you are. This
doesn’t stop them from suffocating you.
• The Moralizer – They show no independence in their
thoughts. They drop their morals to do whatever you want
them to do.

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• The Tightwad – Insecurity doesn’t have to be only emo-

tional or sexual. If someone is financially tight, this shows
they are insecure.
• The Bumbler – They are nervous when talking and make
others feel uncomfortable.
• The Windbag – This person loves the sound of their own
voice. They don’t ever listen to you and won’t shut up when
they should.
• The Reactor – This person reacts terribly to being chal-
lenged.
• The Vulgarian – This person doesn’t work hard to seduce
you. They expect they have already won you over before
putting any work in.

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 StoryShot #3: There Are 18 Types of
Seducer Victims

“People are more complicated than the masks they wear

in society.” — Robert Greene

If you can understand the different reactions to seduction, you

will be better equipped to seduce people. You must identify the
true person behind their appearance. A person might display
themselves in a certain way but want to be seduced by somebody
who can challenge this. The most important thing to remember
is, simply, never seduce your own type (unless you’re a Floating
Gender).

The Reformed Rake or Siren

These people were once the seducers. They were extremely

successful sexually, but they eventually had to give up this
lifestyle. All you have to do with this type is cross their path,
allowing you to seduce them. However, make sure you act like
they are the ones doing the seducing.

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The Disappointed Dreamer

These people were introverted children, delving deep into

fantasy books and popular culture. Because of this, they often
have significant pent-up passions to release. They have great
imaginations, so if you drop a hint, their mind will run wild.

The Pampered Royal

These people were spoiled rotten when they were younger. They
are sitting around, waiting for their Prince Charming. They are
searching for the one person who can give them what they crave.
To seduce this type, provide many distractions, like new places
to visit or novel experiences.

The New Prude

Prudery isn’t just about sex. A prude is somebody who worries

about their appearance and doing things outside society’s
norms. However, deep down, they are excited by doing naughty
things and naughty people. You can start seducing the New
Prude by letting them criticize you.

The Crushed Star

These people were once the center of attention but are not any
longer. You can tell a Crushed Star by how they respond to
attention in social settings. If they suddenly perk up when given

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the limelight, you know they are a Crushed Star. To seduce them,
tap into this by giving them your full attention.

The Novice

The Novice is especially curious. They are innocent yet inter-

ested in opportunities to be less so. To seduce a Novice, mix your
qualities. You want to be playful but with childlike innocence.
Sinister, yet romantic.

The Conqueror

Conquerors have a remarkable amount of energy that can be

difficult to control. Conquerors might appear shy and reserved,
but you can tell a Conqueror by their work and relationships.
They love a chase, so try to be a little challenging to conquer.

The Exotic Fetishist

We’re all interested in the exotic. However, the Exotic Fetishists

take this to the next level. All their life choices seem to revolve
around exoticism. They often love to travel, adore music and
art, and have a rebellious streak. The best way to seduce them is
to become exciting and exotic yourself.

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The Drama Queen

Drama Queens love drama. If there isn’t drama in their life, they
will be bored. You sometimes have to start minor arguments
with these types to keep them interested.

The Professor

Professors analyze and criticize everything. They are highly

intelligent and think about even love or sex logically. However,
they want to be free of their mental prison and yearn for pure
physicality and passion.

The Beauty

The Beauty gains power based on their appearance, but this also
offers a source of unhappiness. They are constantly worrying
about their power, which diminishes if they lose their beauty. To
seduce a Beauty, validate their looks and intelligence. Distract
them from their insecurities and let them chase you.

The Aging Baby

This is the type of person who has never grown up. They want
somebody who can act like an adult figure. To seduce them, you
must appear responsible, and not criticize their behavior.

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The Rescuer

These people have fantastic empathy. They listen well and want
people to open up and talk. To seduce them, exaggerate your
weaknesses. Don’t do this through overt words or gestures; let
them sense it.

The Roué

This type of person has experienced many pleasures in life. They

probably have lots of money and might still be wealthy. They
love the young and innocent. To seduce them, try to appear
innocent and resist their advances at first.

The Idol Worshiper

These people are not satisfied being by themselves, so they

search for somebody to worship. Idol Worshipers often pour
their energy into a cause or religion. To seduce them, you need
to become the object of their worship. A good way of doing this
is to adopt their passions.

The Sensualist

Sensualists have over-reactive senses. They are often quite shy

and reserved. To seduce them, take them to beautiful places and
pay attention to detail.

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The Lonely Leader

Leaders are treated differently from other people. This can

impact their personalities and what they want. They are looking
for somebody who will act as their equal or even superior. Being
blunt with them will come across as being genuine.

The Floating Gender

These people dislike the burden of distinct genders. They are

searching for somebody who thinks along the same lines. Be
welcoming and show them they can relax around you and be
whoever they want to be. If you are not a Floating Gender
yourself, you should not pursue another Floating Gender.

“Seduction is a game of psychology, not beauty, and it is

within the grasp of any person to become a master at the
game. All that is required is that you look at the world.”
— Robert Greene

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 StoryShot #4: The First Phase of the
Seductive Process Is Separation —
Stirring Interest and Desire

In the second section of the book, Greene provides 24 tactics to

help you get into the mind of your victim. They proceed from
initial contact to a successful conclusion, in loose order.

“Your victims live in their own worlds, their minds occu-

pied with anxieties and daily concerns. Your goal in this
initial phase is to slowly separate them from that closed
world and fill their minds with thoughts of you.” - Robert
Greene

Choose a person to seduce and get their attention. For those who
are more resistant, take a slower and more indirect approach.
For those who are easier to reach, try a more mysterious
presence. Make them aware of what they are lacking in their life
and instill feelings of emptiness. Consider what pleasure awaits
them, and reflect on their values. Charm and delight them with
what they want and need. Finally, lure them with irresistible
pleasure or adventure and they will follow your lead.

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Tactic #1: Choose the Right Victim

Look for someone with a void you can fill, or who sees something
exotic in you. Greene suggests looking for someone who is
isolated or unhappy, or who can be made to be so, as well as
someone with a quality that inspires strong emotions in you. By
handpicking the right target, you can create the perfect chase
and enjoy a successful seduction.

“Every seduction has two elements that you must analyze

and understand: first, yourself and what is seductive
about you; and second, your target and the actions that
will penetrate their defenses and create surrender.” —
Robert Greene

Tactic #2: Create a False Sense of Security – Approach

Indirectly

If you’re too direct early on, you risk stirring up resistance that
cannot be lowered. When you first approach, avoid looking like
a seducer in any way.
Begin your seduction from an angle, indirectly, so that the
target gradually notices you. Approach them through a third
party or cultivate a relatively neutral relationship, moving
slowly from friend to lover. First lull the target into feeling
secure, then you can strike.

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Tactic #3: Send Mixed Signals

Sending mixed signals is a way to intrigue and draw people in by

hinting at contradictory qualities. Be subtle and consider your
target audience, as some people may prefer straightforward-
ness.

Tactic #4: Appear to Be an Object of Desire – Create

Triangles

To appear desirable and make your target crave your attention,

create an aura of being wanted by many. You can do this by
building a reputation and making your target feel like they are
in competition with your past and present admirers.
Greene calls this “creating triangles.” The idea is to make your
target see you as someone desired by others; someone whom
they might lose to other admirers. This will make them want
you even more.

Tactic #5: Create a Need – Stir Anxiety and Discontent

To create a need, Greene suggests stirring feelings of discontent

and unhappiness in your target, so they see you as the solution
to their problems. This is based on the idea that pain and anxiety
can lead to pleasure, and by creating a sense of need, you open
up space to insert yourself into their lives.
However, be careful with this tactic and don’t push too hard,
as it could lead to them becoming defensive or angry.

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Tactic #6: Master the Art of Insinuation

By using the technique of insinuation, you will avoid making

your target defensive when trying to seduce them. This tech-
nique involves planting ideas in their minds by:

• making bold statements followed by a retraction and apol-

ogy
• making ambiguous comments
• giving alluring glances

All these methods can help create a sublanguage that will enter
the target’s subconscious and help them to think of your ideas
as their own.

Tactic #7: Enter Their Spirit

Most people are locked in their own world, making them stub-
born and hard to persuade. To lure them out of their shell and
set up a successful seduction, you must enter their spirit. This
means:

• playing by their rules

• enjoying what they enjoy
• adapting to their moods

By doing this, you will stroke their deep-rooted narcissism and

lower their defenses.

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Tactic #8: Create Temptation

Creating temptation means giving your target a glimpse of

potential pleasures and hinting that you can lead them to their
desires. Keep it ambiguous to arouse their curiosity and make
them more likely to follow you.

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Lead Astray

To keep your victims emotionally attached, surprise them

with pleasant things and keep them off balance with mystery.
Titillate their senses and make them see you as delightfully
unpredictable. Your greatest danger in this phase is the mere
hint of routine or familiarity. You need to maintain some
mystery, to maintain a bit of distance so that in y our absence
your victims become obsessed with you. Give them a piece of
the fantasy and make the rest of the world fade away. Ensure
they have no idea of your manipulations, and keep them coming
back for more.

Tactic #9: Creating Pleasure and Confusion

To keep your victims hooked, create a sense of surprise by doing

something they do not expect and giving them a delightful sense
of spontaneity. This keeps the seduction exciting and makes
them feel like they are experiencing something new.
Always be one step ahead and in control to take them some-
where exciting and make things seem spontaneous and natural.

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Tactic #10: Use the Demonic Power of Words to Sow

Confusion

It is important to be mindful of how you speak to someone to

create a pleasant experience. This can be done by using seductive
language, such as phrases that inflate their emotions, flatter
them, and make them feel secure. However, being too flowery
or overly ambitious can be seen as pretentious and selfish.
The best approach is to be vague and ambiguous, as this leaves
more room for the imagination and creates a fantasy. The goal
is to make the other person feel better, but it is important not to
overdo it—less is more.

Tactic #11: Pay Attention to Details

To captivate your target, pay attention to details to create a

personalized experience. This could involve:

• giving thoughtful gifts

• wearing clothes and adornments tailored to please them
• making gestures that show the time and attention you are
paying the

It is also important to pay attention to your appearance. By

doing so, you can mesmerize your target with what they see,
and they won’t notice what you’re really up to.

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Tactic #12: Poeticize Your Presence

Alternate an exciting presence with a cool distance; exuberant

moments with calculated absences. This creates intrigue and
makes it hard for someone to predict your next move.
To poeticize your presence, associate yourself with poetic
images and objects. This can draw someone into your seductive
fantasies. Embody a cultural ideal of beauty to be seen as a
fascinating, mysterious figure.

Tactic #13: Disarm Through Strategic Weakness and

Vulnerability

To make your actions appear more natural and less calculated,

and to cover your tracks, make the other person feel superior and
stronger. Appear weak and vulnerable; use physical cues such
as tears, bashfulness, or paleness to create this effect. Confess
something bad about yourself or something bad you did, but
do not overdo it or share too much vulnerability, as this can be
unseductive.
Choose your weaknesses carefully and time your confession
well, when the target is already falling for you.

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Tactic #14: Confuse Desire and Reality – The Perfect

Illusion

People often spend a lot of time daydreaming and imagining a

future full of adventure, success, and romance. To have someone
at your mercy, create the illusion that, through you, they can
live out their dreams. The best illusions are those that feel like a
drowsy dream.

Tactic #15: Isolate the Victim

To make someone more vulnerable to your influence, Greene

proposes isolating them from their normal environment,
friends, family, and home. This makes them feel they are
leaving one world behind and entering another.
Once isolated, they have no outside support and can be easily
led astray, as Greene puts it. He then suggests luring them into
your lair, a place where nothing is familiar. Make them feel like
they are embarking on a great adventure with you, while losing
something, like their past or their comfortable life.

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 StoryShot #6: The Third Phase Is The
Precipice – Deepening the Effect
Through Extreme Measures

The goal of this phase is to create a deeper impact on their minds,

forming strong emotions of love, attachment, and tension. Use
your hooks to manipulate them, pushing them between hope
and despair until they weaken and give in.

Tactic #16: Prove Yourself

If your target is resisting your efforts, they probably have doubts

about your motives or the depth of your feelings for them. To
dispel these doubts, take a well-timed action that shows how
far you will go to win them over.
This self-sacrificing action will overwhelm their emotions. It
will allow them to overlook any potential mistakes or foolishness
on your part. It’s also important to make your target prove
themselves to you, as it raises your own value and covers any
blemishes.

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Tactic #17: Effect a Regression

Regression calls up childhood emotions and memories to create

neediness linked with a parental figure. Depending on the target,
you can play the role of the parental figure or the child in the
oedipal triangle. This technique can be especially effective on
targets that seem serious, full of themselves, and in control.

Tactic #18: Stir Up the Transgressive and Taboo

Stirring up transgressive and taboo feelings can be a powerful

way to seduce someone, but it should be done carefully and
responsibly. Breaking social limits and taboos can create a
strong bond between two people. However, it must be done
carefully to avoid crossing any legal or moral boundaries.
It is important to consider the potential consequences of these
actions before engaging in them.

Tactic #19: Use Spiritual Lures

Use spiritual lures to allay insecurities and focus on something

sublime and spiritual. This will make the target feel light
and uninhibited, and make the sexual culmination seem like
a spiritual union.

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Tactic #20: Mix Pleasure with Pain

The greatest mistake in seduction is being too nice. Instead of

overwhelming your target with kindness, try inflicting some
pain. This can be done by focusing fully on them in the begin-
ning, then suddenly appearing uninterested. This will make
them feel guilty and insecure.
The lower the lows you create, the higher the highs will be.
This technique works best on people who have it easy, and those
who have power and few problems. Don’t do it too early on, or
on people who have recently experienced lots of pain.

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 StoryShot #7: The Fourth Phase Is
Moving In for the First Kill

“First you worked on their mind—the mental seduction.

Then you confused and stirred them up—the emotional
seduction. Now the time has come for hand-to-hand
combat—the physical seduction.” - Robert Greene

To bring them to a boil, use coldness to spark panic, then send

signals that spread sexual desire. Once they are brimming with
desire and not expecting the climax, strike and move in for the
kill. To keep the relationship going, constantly re-seduce. If the
victim is to be sacrificed, do it swiftly and cleanly, so you can
move on to the next victim and start the game again.

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Tactic #21: Give Them Space to Fall – The Pursuer Is

Pursued

To keep your target engaged in seduction, switch up the dynamic

by taking a step back and letting them come after you. Hint that
you are growing bored or seem interested in someone else to
create the illusion that the seducer is being seduced. Balance
give and take, as going absent for too long or overdoing it may
result in losing your target.

Tactic #22: Use Physical Lures

Robert Greene recommends combining a non-defensive attitude

with a charged sexual presence. This will put your target’s mind
at ease and awaken their dormant senses. Maintain a relaxed air
to lower their inhibitions and use glances, voice, and physical
presence to raise the temperature.
However, be aware of potential discomfort or repulsion. Let
go of any inhibitions, doubts, or anxieties, and present yourself
with confidence and fluidity.

Tactic #23: Master the Art of the Bold Move

Show confidence and don’t give your target time to consider

the consequences. Create tension and be overwhelmed by their
charm. However, be careful not to be too bold, as it can be
off-putting. Take the initiative and make the move when the
moment is right.

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Tactic #24: Beware of the Aftereffects

After successfully seducing your target, be aware of the afteref-

fects. If you choose to stay in a relationship, keep the fantasy
alive by using absence and creating pain and conflict. Never let
them take you for granted.
If you must part, do it quickly and gracefully. This way, your
target will always remember the beauty of the seduction.

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 Final Summary and Review

The Art of Seduction highlights that there isn’t a universal

seduction approach. We have to use our seductive character’s
strengths and filter our approach, depending on the other
person’s seductive character.
Robert Greene also argues that some people will want their
seductive character challenged. You need to understand the
different seductive characters and identify if the person wants
to be seduced in line with this or not.
What do you think of Greene’s ideas about seduction? Tag us
on social media and tell us which type of seducer or victim you
think you are, and whether you think Greene’s book is best used
as a manual for seducers or a warning for potential victims!

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 Rating

We rate The Art of Seduction 4/5.

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