Hold'em Poker by David Sklansky Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Hold'em Poker
Book Review: Great Player - Bad Writer
Summary: 2 Stars
This was the first poker book I read and boy was it a mistake. First off 2+2 needs to update their theories on Holdem to today's game. Instead of having foot notes saying "this" or "that" doesn't apply anymore "so ignore it". Why not just re-write parts and print new editions?
Second, while I have no doubt the book is chuck full of great poker theory, it is hard to understand the way he presents it. I had read a few reviews above expressing this opinion and purchased this book anyway. I'm sorry I did.
All in all, maybe a book worth reading if you have allready read Doyle Brunson's "Super System" and Lee Jones's "Winning Low Limit Hold'em" and still want more.
Book Review: Great beginners guide!
Summary: 5 Stars
Holdem Poker is a great beginner's guide to limit Texas holdem. Sklansky is recognized as the authority on limit play. His straight forward technical approach in this book not only teaches you the fundamentals, but this book alone can make you a winning player! This is the most popular game being played online, at casinos, and in local card rooms. Learn this game and you can make a living anywhere in the world, online or live!
Book Review: Great fro starting out hold 'em players
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is one that you will want to keep on your shelf throughout your poker playing years. It has an excellent hand ranking system as well as easy to understand text and philosophy. This is a necesity to any poker player, beginner or advanced.Book Review: Great poker primer! A classic by a poker legend!
Summary: 4 Stars
David Sklansky has made a name for himself in the world of poker for a good reason. He knows what he's talking about.
This book is an excellent book for beginners. There are many different levels you can read it on. No matter how many times you've read it, you will always pick up something reading it over. It's not wordy, it's not long, it's just plain good poker basics.
Many have said that Hold Em Poker for Advanced Players is a better book and not much harder to understand. I agree.
But this book still has some punch. I particularly like the sections on pre-flop strategy and giving/getting free cards. The one area this book is a little light on in my opinion is probabilities. This is a beginner's book and I'm sure that Sklansky did that intentionally. Some people are scared of numbers.
In either case, invest in this book and it will pay dividends.
Book Review: Great theory, dated practice
Summary: 5 Stars
David Sklansky, the dean of poker writing, picks up where he left off on the Theory of Poker. It's more practical than his theory book, in that it focuses on one game, but it's less relevant to what many people play - No Limit Texas Hold 'Em. Very useful book, but not the Be All End All of poker playing.