If you are a newby to the game I might hold off and try something a little more modern this book might confuse you in a home game or even at the casino. As I said earlier I this is a good book and a good buy.
They created the terms that we so commonly hear on tv today. It interesting to hear some of the jargon that they use. Some of the rules have changed but the basic strategy is more still there. He allows them to give their tried and true experiences of poker the way it used to be. It covers the standard games (holdem, limit holdem, 7 card stud, low ball, razz, and deuce to seven.) Doyle does a great job of assembling a team of professional poker players. However like Citizen Cane and The Republic there are certain nuiances that only the true fanatic can appreciate. By most stanards this is the greatest book ever written on the subject. So for those intermediate poker players or those who want a fresh look at poker I recommed this book. Thank god this isn't political science quarterly. First and Foremost I have to say in no way am I educated enough on the subject of journalism or poker to give an academic review of Super System.
