| |  | Authors: Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie
Publisher: Two Plus Two Publishing LLC
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 8,462
Media: Paperback
Edition: Workbook
Pages: 350
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1880685361
Dewey Decimal Number: 795.412
EAN: 9781880685365
ASIN: 1880685361
Publication Date: May 30, 2006
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 Best of the best July 5, 2006
The Sinai Catbert (Massachusetts)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Without a doubt the third part of the best poker book ever written (Sorry Doyle) The extraordinary part III of a poker masterpiece. Don't buy this book or the first two either. I want to win all your money which I will if you don't read this. Tough luck fish!
 Not as good as first 2 volumes, but still a good read July 4, 2006
Elihu D. Feustel (South Bend, IN)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Similar to the first 2 volumes, Harrington/Robertie continue to use the problem/answer format which Robertie first used in his "Advanced Backgammon" series (which is mandatory reading if you play backagmmon). Many of the problems focus on topics covered in the first two volumes - much of the text seems likes a review if you read the first 2 volumes.
The most valuable section of the book is the detailed analysis given to "bubble play" - there is a lot of material focused on internet sit-n-goes, with some non-obvious play alterations when you are down to 4 or 5 players with 3 getting money. The detailed analysis of this one problem alone is worth the $30 price for this book.
While I love everything these two authors have written, I only gave it 4 stars because 1. about half of the problems in this book focus on concepts already taught in the first two volumes; and 2. the "challenge-level" of the book was much lower than the first two volumes - you can read it from front to back with understanding in about half the time as either of the first two volumes.
Harrington Gets Aggressive in the Best Installment of the Series! July 1, 2006
Poker Pro (New York)
50 out of 50 found this review helpful
I agree with all the other reviewers: this book is Dan Harrington like you've never seen him before, kicking butt and taking names. Finally we get an entire book devoted to analyzing pre-flop and post-flop action across every decision point of the hand. Even better, Harrington has shed the pure conservatism of the first two volumes. In this book, he advocates a variable style of play that includes loosening up against more aggressive opponents looking to push you off the table. The first two volumes will give you fundamental, mathematically-sound conservative play. This volume includes a great deal of more aggressive, "playing your opponent" kinds of moves. This is brilliant analysis.
I absolutely cannot rave enough about this book. Harrington takes your hand and walks you step by step through the decision-making process in dozens of hands. Along the way, he scores the quality of your decisions. Although he remains conservative and likes to play a hand substantially according to its potential, he respects more aggressive plays. He discusses the merits and drawbacks to other types of plays throughout, and tells you what he would do and why. An awesome display of poker analysis.
Some books are so good that they define their field. Every book that comes after may agree, disagree, or clarify what a definitive book has to say on its subject, but there is one thing subsequent books can't do: they can't ignore it. If you're a serious tournament poker player, you can't ignore the Harrington series. This is THE classic text on Texas hold em poker tournament strategy, bar none.
Vol. 2 continues the greatness of Harrington's series by moving away from the formulaic, conservative approach taken in Vol. 1. This is understandable, since you have to learn to walk before you can run. And by the time you finish Harrington Vol. 2, you'll be ready for the speed trials! Words like "highly recommended" can be overused, so I'll just say you'd be crazy to gamble any serious amount of money without buying and completely absorbing all three of Harrington's books. You should also re-read them right before any major event to clarify your thinking. They're THAT good!
I'd also recommend The Poker Tournament Formula and Poker Tips that Pay: Expert Strategy Guide for Winning No Limit Texas Hold em for readers that are looking beyond the Harrington series, for additional hand-based poker strategies and techniques. Both books compliment Harrington's approach to the game quite well.
Best of the three June 27, 2006
Brian White
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you play poker for money, you need to get this book. A clearer guide to poker success does not exist. In my opinion, it is better than Harrington's Volume II which is its closest rival.
What makes it better are the extremely detailed post-flop hand analysis. Post-flop is where most of the money is won or lost, it is the hardest part to learn, and, not lending itself to a hand and position "re-raise, raise, call, fold" chart, it is the most difficult to teach.
Rather than just codify a list of do's and don'ts, Harrington clearly articulates the principles involved. His text clearly indicates both basic and more complicated principles and demonstrates how complex well-played poker can be.
As for Harrington's "conservative" style, his books reveal that his style is not nearly as conservative as the "rocks" at your local card room. (The ones who regularly cash from players trying to be Gus Hansen.) If you can Harrington's style, you will be cashing from them.
Great book for grinders. June 17, 2006
True Grinder
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is even better than the first two, since it explains how to play the bubble in sitngo tournaments. Basically, most players play too loose on the bubble and a smart player can take advantage of that. My ROI (Return On Investment) has gone from 115% to 140% since I bought Harrington's three books. This last book, which I received last week, paid for itself in approximately one hour. Also, it has shown me what my weaknesses are so I can improve even more. Harrington's three tournament books are the best on the market: no other books even come close.
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