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Rating: Summary: Thank you Mr. Andrews Review: A better title would be, "Win at Spades, Beginner play and Strategy: Techniques and Tips for the Beginner," because its unhelpful past that point. I found this book to be extremely disapointing. I expected it to have many conventions, strategies, and advanced logical thinking techniques to help one at the table. However, I found this book to only contain 25 deals, and everyone of them contained atleast one mistake. The most irritating part is that Mr. Andrews goes to a special point to mention every single card someone plays, wastes space talking about the wrong things, and he also writes in the passive voice. Most of his card logic is also ill concieved for the game of spades (perhaps more applicable to bridge only). The only advanced technique he mentions is finessing, but he offers no guidelines or helpful lines of thinking when on considers a finesse. In fact, most of the finesses taken in his 25 deals are practice finesses.
Rating: Summary: Improve Your Game! Review: For an appetizer, I enjoyed the history of Spades, especially in relationship to other card games and the terms helped me understand what Spades players were speaking of. As the main course, bidding strategy is throughly covered, as well as defense and play. The side dishes; conventions and partnership agreements are interesting and helpful. For dessert, a good review of where to play and learn the game of Spades. The book is seasoned with humor, example hands and offerings from other writers. An enjoyable and informative book. "Bon Apetite"
Rating: Summary: Definitely worth buying Review: I am regular Spades player in MSN's Gaming Zone, primarily in Aces, a competitive room. I am a relatively new player (having played less than a year), and although through trial and error and observation of other players I had already learned many of the strategies in this book, I have found it very helpful to my game. I have seen a significant improvement in my play since reading the book. Of course, a reader who considers himself or herself to be an expert player may also be arrogant enough to deny that this is a book worth a player's time. Joe Andrews assumes nothing about the reader's expertise or level of play; instead, he includes basic information about the game as well as more advanced strategies. His examples of hands are instructive, and allowed me to compare my own play strategies with those he suggests. In some cases, I learned that I am on the right track, and in others, I discovered that my play could be more effective. I definitely found a gold mine in his tips on bids, finessing, conventions and signals. Mr. Andrews covers the various stages and strategies, working through the subject and into advanced and sophisticated play of the game. His references to Bridge are obviously provided to help make his point to those who are familiar with Bridge; those who are not still get a thorough explanation of Spades. His writing style expresses both his love and enthusiasm for the game as well as his sincere desire to help others achieve a higher level of play. Win at Spades enriched my play and is certainly worth its price.
Rating: Summary: THERE IS A BETTER VERSION Review: I'm an avid reader and card player,I was fortunate enough to have much experience in the game of spades and found myself fairly confident.Alot was luck, but after reading Joe Andrews book on Win at Spades,advanced play and strategy I realized I had alot to learn. Now I feel like a knowledgeable player and luck does not play such a big part of my game.I am finding I can challenge the best of players and see what their skill consists of and play accordingly. I do know after reading his book I have lost very few games. I feel this book is a must for reading as it will take you from luck to knowledge and far more confident.As I read other reviews I noticed some negative comments, but saw also that they were kept anonymous, how sad that one cannot stand behind their opinions.
Rating: Summary: sourly disappointed Review: Just finished reading "Win At Spades". I found this book to be very informative. There is great instruction that covers all aspects of the game. The instruction that I got out of this book has greatly helped me improve my skills in playing this great game. Since reading this book, I know play at a much higher level and feel like I've got an advantage over good players! I'd like to thank the author (Joseph Andrews) for writing this book and sharing his great knowledge of this fun game with all of us! I highly recommend this book to both social and competitive players at all levels.
Rating: Summary: Will Definitely Improve Your Game!!! Review: This book is easy to read,and is filled with plenty of information to advance your games. Joe Andrews takes you through the basics,intermediate, and advanced play in a unique way which can not help but improve your game. This book is well worth the read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: Summary: Great for the Online Spader Review: This book is packed with useful examples of smart play and bidding strategies. I have learned how to make better decisions and how to play for the game, not just the immediate hand. Very worthwhile.
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