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heidilreads's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting perspective on trying something new (poker) and being open to how something new can change life.
bmonkey's review against another edition
4.0
This book was on the bubble for five stars! With a bit more luck (perhaps more sleep, less sleep, or greater emotional vulnerability due to too much rainy weather or forest fires that I didn't experience) it would have made it.
Maria shows that you can learn new things, and that's always a good reminder.
Maria shows that you can learn new things, and that's always a good reminder.
melisza's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
deschatjes's review against another edition
4.0
And so I learn the name of a new genre “participatory journalism “.
A fascinating foray into the (male) world of poker with some wry observations on the participants & game and insightful learning on attention.
A fascinating foray into the (male) world of poker with some wry observations on the participants & game and insightful learning on attention.
hcoulstock's review against another edition
4.0
i don't know why this took me so long to finish when it's such a genuinely interesting book. loved maria konnikova's voice (she seems like a really fun person to spend time with) and loved the overlap between psychology and poker, both of which are really interesting.
rehexen's review against another edition
4.0
A great analysis of the ins-and-outs of the psychology behind poker, how playing the person opposite you beats the analytics of the situation more often than not, and how pride comes before a fall.
The book a narrative throughout that reads like a more conventional novel, and you don't need to be a fan of poker to understand what's going on (same as with chess in the Queen's Gambit). Konnikova tells a great tale of her journey from first-time online poker player to sitting at the final tables of the World Series of Poker championship.
Tragedy, humour, history, maths, psychology, and even etymology pop up within. Probably the best book you'll ever read about cards.
The book a narrative throughout that reads like a more conventional novel, and you don't need to be a fan of poker to understand what's going on (same as with chess in the Queen's Gambit). Konnikova tells a great tale of her journey from first-time online poker player to sitting at the final tables of the World Series of Poker championship.
Tragedy, humour, history, maths, psychology, and even etymology pop up within. Probably the best book you'll ever read about cards.
conglomerationofchaos's review against another edition
Hopefully for another time - In just could not get into it. Some great quotes and valuable lessons even in the 50ish pages I read, but another time 🤞
cmik's review against another edition
2.0
Very poker focused and lessons on are exactly broadened. Lots of technical poker terminology. Dense read.