While the language is provocative and the worldview somewhat paranoid, the underlying issue protecting assets from exploitation is legitimate. However, the adversarial framing could be problematic, potentially fostering unhealthy suspicion in relationships. This reads more like a legal manual disguised as relationship advice.

While the book mainly presents the view that most gold diggers are women, and typical victims are high net-worth men, it's still makes for an engaging read because it explores the art of the long con.

Tactics like mapping out family assets carefully before the engagement, isolating the partner, distancing them from discerning family and friends (while staying close to less perceptive ones), and cultivating the image of a social crusader, are all terrifyingly true. These behaviors transcend geography, culture and unfortunately gender.

Even if you aren't a wealthy American male, Grave Robbers and Gold Diggers is well worth reading if you want to enter the mind of the 'long con artist'. The book also offers plenty of actionable advice ranging from setting up family-first trusts and drafting ironclad prenuptial agreements to recognizing red flags that are typical of a gold-digging partner.