Mensa IQ Workout [Paperback]

John Bremner (Author), Philip Carter (Author), Ken Russell (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Book Sales (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785809597
• ISBN-13: 978-0785809593
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,206,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ridiculous..., January 31, 2000

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Jason M. (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mensa IQ Workout (Paperback)

Excluding the spelling and grammatical errors, the lack of instruction (i.e. it isn't mentioned whether calculators, and other instruments are permitted), the ambiguous questions with more than one logical answer, the emphasis on specialized vocabulary (what does knowledge of military ranks have to do with true intelligence?), no actual "I.Q." rating scale, and a replacement scale that is entirely inaccurate, it is a very worthwhile book.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mensa IQ Workout, March 9, 2001

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John Bremner (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mensa IQ Workout (Paperback)

I hate this book. Carlton put the book to press without taking into account corrections by the authors. All three authors of this book are experienced puzzle designers who rarely make mistakes, but Carlton's own designers incorporate a huge number of misakes into their designs, caused by mistypes, misunderstanding, carelessness, and a failure to understand the importance of sticking to the original design.

I think this book should be immediately withdrawn, and I hate having my reputation tarnished by association with this book.

John Bremner