The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One by David Sklansky Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One
Book Review: Absolutely Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a poker masterpiece. Sklansky simplifies difficult concepts with remarkable accuracy. This is truly the greatest poker book ever written.Book Review: Absolutely Necessary for Any Serious Poker Player
Summary: 5 Stars
If you plan on playing poker for a living or just enjoy an occasional game in the casino or online, you must purchase this book. The other reviewers are right, it's not a book that will tell you what to do, it tells you what to consider in each situation. Especially important are the sections on bluffing, value betting, pot odds and the fundamental theorem of poker. Sklansky is very mathematical, but he also shows what he is doing with each example, so basic math knowledge should suffice. I cannot recommend this book highly enoughBook Review: Advanced Poker
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is not for the casual player who plays for fun every other month. But if you want to know how the pros think or if you want to be able to compete on a higher level at any kind of poker this book is a must.Book Review: All-time poker classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the all-time poker classic. For those with no theoretical background to the game, this book will open your eyes. Evey serious poker player has read this book. I would like the book more if all of the examples in the text were for more common games like Texas Hold'em and 7-Stud than games like Razz.Book Review: An absolutely essential book for a SERIOUS poker player.
Summary: 5 Stars
-I recently bought two books about poker from Amazon.com and this book is so vastly superior in content that I cannot reasonably compare the two books. Yes, it's a little dry, but so what. The excitement comes when you bring David's logic and strategies to the poker table and SEE THEM WORK. For all intents and purposes, I'm a novice player. But reading David's book has given me such an advantage at the table that sometimes I feel as though I'm cheating.
If you're looking for a book that's easy to read and comprehend, buy Andy Nelson's "Poker: 101 Ways to Win." If you want to study and learn and really elevate your game, then buy "The Theory of Poker," and tap into David's encyclopedic knowledge of the game. This book will not let you down. Is it little tough to read? Yes, in some parts, it is. Is it worth the effort? Absolutely.