Once you get past the premise, there’s not much left to hold onto. This is marketing theory as theatre, all spotlight and velvet curtain. And while it wants to be transcendent, revelatory, unforgettable… it mostly just flattens into the echo chamber of its own cleverness.

This isn’t a terrible book. It’s just not as radical as it wants to be. I wanted more friction. More feeling. More actual insight beneath the performance.

In the end, Orgasm feels less like a climax and more like a very long, expensive tease. You admire the ambition. But I closed the book still wanting.

Maurice Saatchi’s 'Orgasm' is a bold and unconventional exploration of modern societal norms and beliefs. In this collection, Saatchi challenges widely accepted ideas, tackling topics from dinner party etiquette to political stereotypes. Each chapter serves as a provocative essay, aiming to stimulate thought and encourage readers to question the status quo.

The book has unsurprisingly garnered mixed reactions. While some readers appreciate its audacious approach to debunking societal delusions, others find it self-indulgent. One reviewer described it as “one of the most self-indulgent, pompous books I have ever read,” likening the experience to enduring a monologue from a self-absorbed dinner companion. Despite the polarized opinions, 'Orgasm' undeniably offers a unique perspective, prompting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and the societal constructs they navigate.

I went into this with no expectations. I was not a fan of the didactic writing style and what wasn't the author's original writing was interspersed with a lot of quotes, which felt like despite saying a lot of words, there wasn't much original to be said. I will however give credit to the diversity of the sources quoted. What's presented to be revelatory were opinions I've come across before and presented in better ways. It took me a very long time to get through and the end had a script that made it much longer than it needed to be.

This started off fine and has a few interesting points. Unfortunately it became a bit silly and forced towards the end. Not this author's best work.
2 and a half stars.

I didn't enjoy this and DNF. There were some interesting points, but it wasn't as good as I'd hoped.