Every Hand Revealed by Gus Hansen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Every Hand Revealed
Book Review: "Gus never bluffs!"
Summary: 5 Stars
The statement in the title, made by Brian Townsend, is not really accurate, but it is not as far from the truth as most people that have watched Gus Hansen play on TV would think. I may be a little biased, since Gus is my favorite poker pro, but I know one thing for sure: whoever plays against him assuming he is a brainless maniac is in for a rude awakening and is likely to lose all his chips.
In this wonderful book, Gus Hansen takes us through all the hands he played in the Aussie Millions tournament. The insights we get regarding why he plays each hand a certain way are truly invaluable. I have to admit though that you need to have a certain level of poker experience to be able to follow the fast-paced explanations and brief comments on pot odds, blind / ante structures and overall poker strategy. It is not the most advanced poker book you will find, but it is not for beginners either.
The writing is witty and the insights are useful. The author keeps a fast-pace and slows down when necessary to explain deeper strategic points or hands that do not have a clear "right" answer in the way they are played. This book is half entertaining account of a quest and half a poker manual, with the final result being simply outstanding. Highly recommended!
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: A Masterpiece from one of the Greatest Poker Player
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book! I'd recommend this to anybody who's willing to be a top class professional poker player.
Moreover, if you're an aggressive poker player, it's even BETTER!
Bluffing, continuation bet, trapping, folding even if you feel you have the best hand, etc. are all in the book!
Book Review: A great little book
Summary: 4 Stars
Gus' book is a simple and no-nonsense approach. It is not a learning-book, but just a great view into the mind of one of poker's best. Instead of pages full of mathematical views on what is the right thing to do, this book takes you into every hand Gus played at the tournament. He shows how and explains why he played it that way, why he went aggressive at some points and laid back at others. You will read through it in a heart beat.Book Review: A must-have for every serious tournament poker player.
Summary: 5 Stars
An amazing insight into the strategy and thinking behind Gus Hansen's 2007 Aussie Millions tournament victory. The only poker book I've thoroughly enjoyed from cover to back. Very highly recommended. A must-have for every serious tournament poker player.