Every Hand Revealed by Gus Hansen
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Book Reviews of Every Hand Revealed
Book Review: Every Hand Revealed should be in everyone's Poker Library
Summary: 5 Stars
Every Hand Revealed is a excellent example of teaching at its best. You are not just given well I did this and he did that. You have laid out before you the strategies and thoughts of one of the greatest poker mind of the 20th century. Some may dispute that last fact. But if you look at Gus Hansens body of work and the changes he has made to his game you will realize the reason he is one of the greats. It is because he has been able to adapt to the changes in the poker scene. Not only adapt but flourish, while others are just getting by. I have read this book once already and am now going back through it and studying each and every move and the reasons behind them. You need this book if you plan on being a winner in the game of Poker.Book Review: A Different Kind of Poker Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I waited an awful long time for my Harrington on Cash books, and am totally happy with them. That being said, I put down Harrington as soon as I got Every Hand Revealed and didn't pick them up again until I read it cover to cover.
Less of a strategy book and more of a diary of his 2007 Aussie Millions win, Gus goes into his thoughts during each hand he played from day one to the final hand. Each day is given it's own chapter with an intro from Gus about how he had planned to play each day.
This book may not be a great tutorial for the average player, but there are still some things to be learned. Overall, a great book I would recommend to anyone that enjoys playing or watching tournament poker.
Book Review: The Sick Aggressive
Summary: 5 Stars
No doubt that some people will read this book and exclaim: That's it!! I can do that!!
Well guess what: You can't. Gus does a great job of proving why he is one of the most feared players in the world. He shows a subtle mental break down of what he is think when he raises w/ 8 T off suit UTG and why he believes he can take the blinds.
Don't try this at home, you will lose all of your money.
One interesting aspect is you see the logic behind why Gus is doing what he does best and why it works. The book itself is very entertaining and almost comical. I think you can incorporate some of this style into your playing but no to the degree than Mr. Hansen does. And please, don't try.
Book Review: Oh for fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
For any tournament enthusiasts, this book is really great, fun reading. Gus's reputation is well known and he is very self explanatory in his actions, style of play, and even the times things don't work out as planned. I'm not a strictly by numbers or mathematics holdem player and Gus's use of math and percentages is minimal; pot odds, estimating possible opponent's hands, but never goes overboard. I like to switch from a tight to loose aggressive style and I've already started putting some of these plays to use. Although for tourney play, the book suggests ideas and strategies that can be applied to cash games such as position play, reraises, % to bet, and so on.
Overall, this one's a keeper!
Book Review: Every star well-earned
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally Gus, finally. I have been dying to know what is going on inside that shaved head of yours.
This book has such a unique format and is miles ahead of any other poker book on the market. What other book on the market will offer you 329 real and connected hand examples? Forget all the theoretical mumbo-jumbo - this is the real deal.
What I found most excilarating is that you actually get a glimpse of what it really takes to win a big field, high buy-in tournament. It is not just a couple of double-ups here and there, or Gus getting lucky every other hand. It is a long journey with ups and downs and huge mental pressure.
Gus - looking forward to your next book!