The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One by David Sklansky
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Book Reviews of The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One
Book Review: Please DO NOT BUY this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
If everybody who plays poker were to buy and study this book, I would have a hard time making money at the poker table. I want you fish to remain ignorant of pot odds, effective odds, implied odds, correct bluffing frequency, semi-bluffing, reading cards, and the other topics covered in this book. How am I going to earn money if you know the same things about poker that I do, thanks to Sklansky?So, skip this book and just plunk yourself down at my table. Oh...and bring lots of cash.
Book Review: Buy it, read it, study it
Summary: 5 Stars
Buy it, read it, study itThis is an excellent book. I recommend this book for anyone who has even the slightest interest in Poker. It is good for beginners, intermediate players or advanced players, in addition it is also a very good read for those who simply have an academic interest in Poker. The book is well structured and the explanations are simple and straightforward. If you have a genuine interest in this game you simply can not miss to read this book.
Book Review: The Theory of Poker
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book for an intermediate player looking to up their game. It is even good for a relatively good beginner who wants a step in the right direction. This book is great and it covers every aspect of the game. I would tell anyone to get it and it is a good read that flows very well. I especially enjoyed the situational stories where he asks how you would play a hand and then tell you how it should be played and why.Book Review: Great fundamental reading, not for beginner though
Summary: 5 Stars
The Theory of Poker is great general reading, but note this is not "simple" reading. If you know about game theory and expected value then this will be easier reading. If you are new to poker then I recommend reading this book after you've got some time in the trenches under your belt. Then the concepts will have much more meaning. This is a book you can re-read after years of poker playing and still gain value!
Book Review: A must have for the serious player!
Summary: 5 Stars
Accolades from serious players led me to this book. It is well worth the price. The book "schooled me" in what seperates the amatueurs from the pros. It taught me how to base decisions on odds, and how a bet can be good even if I end up losing the pot. It also made me realize that *I* should only play for fun, because the best players, who TRULY understand it, will take me to the cleaners every time.