Every Hand Revealed by Gus Hansen
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Book Reviews of Every Hand Revealed
Book Review: A solid addition to any poker library
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read the first 100 pages or so of this book and I have to say that this book is a must read for any serious Hold'em tournament player. It is not a "step-by-step" book on tournament hold'em - for that Harrington's (Harrington on Hold 'em Expert Strategy for No Limit Tournaments, Vol. 1: Strategic Play) and Phil Gordon's (Phil Gordon's Poker Box Set: Phil Gordon's Little Black Book, Phil Gordon's Little Green Book, Phil Gordon's Little Blue Book) are arguably the best. However, it is a great book to understand Gus's thought process. Even if you are incapable or unwilling to apply Gus's style, you will benefit immensely by reading how a successful loose-aggressive player thinks and plays.Book Review: Harrington vs. Hansen
Summary: 5 Stars
If you've ever read the Harrington series, then read Every Hand Revealed, you will instantly realize the two contrasting styles. Harrington obvisously has the more conservative tight approach, while Hansen's only approach is to play as many pots as possible...no matter what he's holding. The man loves to bluff. Who else is brave enough to raise with 94o in mid position??
I give this book 5 stars, because it shows you what type of players you will envitably play against at the tables. K7o, Q8o, Hansen played them all. This book definitely gets you inside the head of a maniac player.
You should definitely pick this book up.It's an easy read, and quite enjoyable. Even though you know that Hansen wins it all, you still find yourself cheering for him to pick up a pot.
And the best part is that you're looking at actual hands. Not made up scenarios.
Book Review: Gus Hansen has unbelievable skills!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is great, a serious page-turner. I've read a number of poker books from the highly technical Sklansky to the fluffy books by Negreanu. Overall this book was my favorite. He doesn't explain the theory of poker, pot odds, percentages or any of that stuff. If you want a technical reference, look elsewhere. If you are looking to get into the mind of a pro, then read this book. Gus has some amazing strategy. You get to see every single hand he played, why he played it and how he won. The best part is that you get to see every read, every bluff (and there are many) and every mistake he made. In many ways this guy plays the players and not his cards. A very interesting perspective into poker. Just be careful. Right after I read this book I thought I could use his techniques and lost a bunch of money, lol. Well worth the price of admission. If you are into poker, buy this book.Book Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
Before reading this book, I thought Gus was kind of nuts. He seems to play too many hands and far too many OOP but upon reading and re-reading his book I am in awe of his poker genius. This book is easily the most enlightening and educational poker book I have read save the HoH series. Compare this to Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time, which is an above average effort imo, you will find quickly that there simply is no comparison. Hansen once again crushes the competition. His analysis is excellent, complex, and delves deep. If anyone is seriously considering whether to buy this or Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time, HANSEN IS THE BETTER CHOICE. If you can purchase both though, they are both quite good, but Hansen's merits several re-readings, whereas the strategy provided in the other can be easily picked up for free by reading the many poker forums around.Book Review: It Works For Me
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read quite a few poker books and for me, the sample (and real) hands are what I found most useful. So naturally, this book intrigued me. It reinforced some of the things I was doing, showed me some things NOT to do, and gave me some other good tips on how people think at different stages of the tournament. I am about 2/3's through the book and played in a 90 person tourney last night and won it. DISCLAIMER: Admittedly, it required some breaks and good luck (just like Gus mentions countless times in his book). However, by relating some of the situations I found myself in last night with the book, I think it definely helped. Much of what Gus shares I have read in other books as theory, but seeing it applied really solidified it for me. This book is so good that my recommendation is DO NOT BUY IT!!! I might find you at the same table someday. Enjoy.