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The Everything Texas Hold 'Em Book: Tips And Tricks You Need to Take the Pot (Everything (Hobbies & Games))

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have two shelves full of of holdem poker books including Super System 2, Hellmuth's book, Sklansky's books, TJ Cloutier's and others. Yet, Wenzel's book, believe it or not, may be the best of the bunch.

His writing is so good, that it makes Sklansky seem like a hack. And while many beginners will pick up this book, I think intermediate players (such as myself) will get the most out of it. This is because Wenzel comments on and refutes many things that have been written in some of the other books. What's more, the book is easy to read, yet packed full of useful info.

I also like that he doesn't just go forward step by step, but interjects all kinds of useful info. throughout. Thus chapter one is just as valuable as the final chapter. And again, the range of material that he covers is mind boggling.

If you want a book that "tells it like it is," rather than just giving you a bunch of theory, "The Everything Texas Hold'em Book" is your baby. And because it's an "Everything" book, it will probably be overlooked by most poker players as being too basic, but this is a good thing, as it will give those of us who do read it a significant advantage over them.

I really liked this book and was pleasantly surprised by it. It is not one of those extremely basic beginner type books that does little more than explain the rules of the game and tells you to play tightly. It's quite a bit more advanced than that and I found myself agreeing with most things the author had to say. My only problem with the book and the reason I didn't give it five stars is his treatment of internet poker. He more or less claims it is rigged and is strongly against it. He also makes silly claims like it is impossible to play more than one table at a time well etc. Obviously he is more of a live game type of guy and that is fair enough but he is wrong about internet poker. The hundreds of internet millionaires are proof of that. I myself have made a substantial amount of money playing internet poker.

That gripe aside, this is a very good book and well worth a read.

This book can be more or less judged by its cover; a user-friendly, layman's version of rhetorical poker theory and strategy.

That being said, Wenzel definitely has his own brand of unique insights into certain poker situations, many of which I have incorporated into my own game and have show (mostly) beneficial results.

This book is nowhere near advanced level and will probably never go down in the annals of poker history, but if you are a complete novice, or a beginner who is struggling to improve your game to a respectable level, I think you can garner a lot of use out of it.

I did like John (Quads) Wenzel's book that I purchased. Who ever did his formatting and layout was very professional. The information written was good because he not only stated the basics for Hold'em but he gave many tips along the way. The book is small in size, however, it's easy reading. I also liked his style of writing--both entertaining and educational. Look for my full review in June time-frame. It will be posted in Australian Poker Weekly. I do recommend this book to all readers who want to learn the basics of Texas Hold'em and WIN money!

This is a short book as most go that deal with Texas Hold'em, however packed in its pages is information you don't find anywhere else. Correct play before the flop, the flop, the turn and the river as well as bluffing. I own a lot of poker books, dvd's and a training program but this book was one of the best investments I have ever made concerning Hold'em Poker.

This is a great book for the beginner/intermediate and a little something for the pros. I go to the local Indian casino 1 time a month to play at the 2-4 tables and by using this book as a quick refresher course I play a much more controlled game. There are a lot of one line finishes to most of the chapters that end up being a pearl of wisdom or an "Ahh..Haa" moment.I am a casual player who likes to have just a little edge and this book does the trick for me.

This is so far the best book of its type that I have read. The book starts off slow and basic, but it really gets going after 30 pages or so. Wenzel's writing style is concise, easy to follow, and entertaining. He gives great analogies, and specific examples of card play. All the odds, and intricacies of the game are covered, including how to spot "tells" on your opponents. But most importantly it reads so smoothly, you will look up and notice that you've already read 40 pages and substantially added to your poker knowledge. I wouldn't miss this book if you want to improve your game.

Boy! I must have bought over 10 books on this subject. This is as good as the others which is to say 4 Stars at least. I have been trying for the past hour to review purchases I have made in amazon.com and they just keep popping up! That certainly shows my credentials as a reliable consumer. There is so much crap here I keep going and going and never reach the end. 4 Stars!

This book told me what I needed to learn. Some good quotes in the book as well.

I actually really enjoyed reading this book, it's well written (though it has a few easy-to-spot factual mistakes), and I will no doubt go through and re-read a number of sections over a few times. If anything, this book will help enculturate you as a hold 'em player; the jargon, proper etiquette, common strategies, etc. Even if you're playing no-limit, for the price this is an excellent first book. Once you're firmly hooked on hold 'em, I'd suggest Harrington on Hold 'em Expert Strategy for No Limit Tournaments, Vol. 1: Strategic Play; it's a lot longer, and more expensive, but will definitely do more to improve your game.

I gave this three stars because, for me at least, it fell well below 'Everything'.