Every Hand Revealed
by Gus Hansen
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Book Reviews of Every Hand Revealed
Book Review: Not as in-depth as u might think
Summary: 2 Stars
I've read more than 10 poker books written by world class pros n this is like the 12th or sth. It does cover each hand GUs played in the Aussie million, but then in terms of hand analysis is definitely not in-depth enough if you already have a solid backgroud about the game and are trying to refine that to the next level. His thought process is too simple, and explanation are not as in-depth as you might expect to get from a world-class player like him. i'm sure he thinks much more deeper than how he explained inside the book but then, just similar to his DVD, it's just too superficial, and i see no reason y he will even include simple stuff like preflop button steal with K7o against bunch of rocks, which is only like 3 lines of words in content.
If you really wana know how a pro thinks during a critical hand or some tough decision, i'll recommand Dan Harrington's no limit hold'em tournament series, all 3 volumes, even that they're like my 8th poker book set. Dan's book include more in-depth and comprehensive thought process in gaining information, utilizing table image, handling scare cards, playing maniacs, and sometimes playing marginal hands in tough early position. Also, Barry Greenstein's Ace on the River will b a great choice too (although the hand analysis section is super short, every hands are definitely worth looking) but then sorry, not in Gus's book.
Book Review: So Wrong - But It Works
Summary: 5 Stars
According to all the books, Gus is wrong in how he plays: it's that simple. But there are two problems I see that give credence to his approach: one, he wins big tournaments, and two, if you follow the books you only win once in a while. So, there must be something to his madness.
The approach Gus uses takes into account the new aggressiveness needed to win today. I especially appreciate the mathematical analysis Gus shares with us, as well as his reads on players and situations and the affects his reads have on his decision-making process. If you are tired of making it half way through most of the time, perhaps it's time to take a new look at your approach. That's what I'm doing and it is helping me get further in tournaments.
This is the first time I've been able to understand how you play at at full table in the early stages of a tournament and how that play changes as the table becomes short (fewer players, e.g., 6-handed or 5-handed) and how your strategy changes as you progress through the tournament. Most of what you see on TV is short-handed play at the final table, with little resemblance to the real play when you are at a full table and in the early goings.
Thank you very much Gus for sharing this experience with us and for being so honest and open with your analysis. As far as I'm concerned, you're the BEST (sorry Phil).
Book Review: My thoughts on Gus Hansens book
Summary: 5 Stars
My opinion of Gus Hansen's
Every Hand Revealed
First of all let me say it took me seven to eight hours to read that should tell you it is a page-turner, I liked it very much. What I would like to have read; is more of what Gus meant by terms like "it seem to me that " this and that what tells did he see what patterns were there for his feelings, what does he look at there eyes, there chip handling etc. There was one mention of how fast the chips went into the pot if he thought there was bluffing going on, from this book it seems that numbers is his main concern. May be he didn't want to tell the world about other players tells but this is a book after all for prosperity, and who knows it would help the other players to know they have those tells. Like in hand 306 the phrase sensing his opponent's feelings, what clues were given or was it just projecting, or wishful thinking on his part.
I would have liked to have had this book written just as it was but with the TV results given showing the actual results, and if his thinking was correct. If possible the tape or CD could have been sold along with the book, after reading this book I would be willing to pay a little more for the next one.
One more observation the picture holding the wining hand AA, made Gus look like Nusferatu not a good look.
Book Review: Classic Small Ball Style of Play -- Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
By far the best poker book I have read. Most poker books out right now focus only on theory and hypothetical hands and situations. With this book you really get to see the game throught the eyes and the mind of one of the greatest poker players. I think that Gus is so successful because he uses the "Small Ball" style of play and he uses this style sucessfully. I also use this type of play and it has brought me some success at the tables but after reading this book my small ball play has improved significantly.
This book is actually fun to read. Most other poker books I read in the past get boring fast because you are getting a bunch of numbers and theory, but this book kept me engaged, and before I knew it I had finished this book in 2 days.
I highly recommend this book for mid to advance players. I think beginners will get themselves in trouble if they use the contents of this book at the tables.
If anything, this book taught me to play aggressive and take a slightly fearless approach to the game. You have to remember, good hands are hard to come by, so you can't just sit and wait all day, especially in a torney where blinds and antes keep going up.
Now I just hope Gus writes another book during a cash game session. I would really love his insight on cash games.
Book Review: Insight into Excellence
Summary: 4 Stars
Every time I've watched Gus Hansen play in the World Poker Tour, I always wondered what permutations his mind was running through. I mean, how can this guy be so aggressive and so successful tournament after tournament? It boggles the mind that his trademark style wouldn't eventually expose him to massive busts as players just decide "what the hell", let's just call him out.
Now we finally find out what goes on in the brain of a champion. His aggressiveness is a coolly calculated approach determined carefully hand by hand throughout a tournament. He has almost a preternatural ability to sense the right play through a lens of mathematical objectivity while combining that with a carefully considered intuitive feeling for his opponent's play. For those of us who occasionally fantasize about playing at the professional level, seeing Hansen's play through his actual tournament decision making skill set is extremely humbling. This is written clearly and understandably, even if we couldn't possibly absorb his entire approach to play at his level. However,there is much useful learning here that can improve poker hand decision making skills for anyone who is serious about their play.
Definitely worth reading, particularly if you are interested in playing tournaments yourself.