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Summary: I've waited for this a long time
Comment: Gus is probably the most fascinating poker star to watch in action. I heard him quoted once as saying that for many of the poker theory books around, if you wrote a book advising the opposite it would be a better book! Given this, his consistent success, and knowing that he is a good mathematician, I was hoping that he would put his ideas in writing.
This lived up to my expectations in terms of understanding his approach - he writes well and very clearly, including exhaustive analysis for a number of key hands. However, it is also hugely entertaining. He has a likeable, modest writing style, and is not afraid to make fun of himself, or admit when he made mistakes and got lucky.
His style depends on world class reading abilities and also on his opponents being afraid to bomb out of the tournament, so it is much more helpful for live play than online (although I gather he is a successful online player as well).
It needs a health warning that you will almost certainly hit trouble if you play too soon after reading it, but it is a great and enjoyable addition to a balanced library.
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Summary: This Great Dane is Barking
Comment: This was a really enjoyable read for me. Gus goes through the 300+ hands that he played in winning some big tournament in Australia and explains his thinking hand by hand. A shame that he didn't mention all the hands he folded preflop - including these would have given a better picture of Gus' play, even if it would have made the book more boring in places
But I'd better tell you why I liked the book before I go any further. It reminded me a bit of reality television. I felt like I was sitting there watching Gus from behind the safety of a TV screen and waiting for the car crash to happen. It was also a bit like listening to Dark Side of the Moon in that it gave me a picture of what goes on inside the head of a barking loon
You see, Gus is a very different player to those that have read through Harrington, Moshman, Gordon et al. His starting requirements for betting are unbelievably loose, he has no respect for position at the table, he spits in the face of Sklansky's Gap Concept, he never folds his blinds,... Need I go on?
This is definitely more a book to read for entertainment than one to learn from, unless
- you need a bit more aggression in your game, or
- you're planning in playing tourmanents with big stacks, long blind levels and high antes relative to blinds, or
- you're Andrew "Gutshot" Chow from Bristol, in which case Gus Hansen is relatively sane and might be able to help tighten your game.
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Summary: Gus hits the jackpot
Comment: 'Every Hand Revealed' is an absolute must-read for all poker players in my opinion ...
I have a vast poker library and this is now one of my favourites. Gus takes us on his journey through his victory at the Aussie Millions hand by hand with his thoughts behind each move, acknowledgement of alternative strategies and then his reasoning for choosing the path he does.
Each chapter represents a different day of the tournament and begins with Gus's thoughts on preparation, overall strategy for the day etc. Each chapter then ends with a recap.
While I think some hands could have been omitted, they do add to the overall feel of playing the tournament on Gus' shoulder and sometimes in reality you do just get "napkins" after "napkins". Gus' explanations for moves are delivered logically and while it's not a strategy many would adopt it is certainly food for thought for those who are prepared and willing to expand their outlook.
When Gus makes bad plays ... he tells us. When he makes good plays ... he tells us. When he steams ... he tells us. When he misreads his hand ... he tells us. He tells us everything and in a very charming, readable manner.
Gus is a great poker player, and now, it transpires a great writer. I can't wait to get his next one.
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Summary: I hate Gus Hansen!
Comment: He makes it look so easy. Do yourself a favor. Don't read his moves and go out and start immediately playing any 2 cards as you'll lose loads!
You'll understand the methods to his "madness" proving that Gus is a very canny player indeed.
This is a great read, witty and informative. I found myself laughing out loud at some of gus's commentary at his own thought processes. Amazing to read exactly what his thinking whilst playing hands, almost puts you right there.
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Summary: amazing
Comment: stop reading this and add it to your basket. an absolute classic, this is the super system of our time
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