In terms of being interesting to read, this book deserves 4 stars. In terms of the merits of the philosophy it espouses I give it two. The individualist elements of LaVeyan Satanism are positive and a logical conclusion of the materialist outlook it embraces. However, the vitriol leveled at all who perceive the world differently is a bit much and the doctrinal atheism (towards both gods and devils) LaVey espouses is undercut by his belief in the power of occult rituals he encourages readers to carry out. For these reasons, a 3-star rating is warranted.