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Summary: Brilliant adventure wonderfully told
Review: After reading dozens of gambling books I have become jaded. This book, however, was riveting. I loved the true stories, insights and felt the life of an itinerant card counter. Finally, I love his dry sense of humor.
Rating:
Summary: Brilliant adventure wonderfully told
Review: After reading dozens of gambling books I have become jaded. This book, however, was riveting. I loved the true stories, insights and felt the life of an itinerant card counter. Finally, I love his dry sense of humor.
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Summary: A Real Snoozer
Review: As an avid blackjack player I looked forward to reading this book. About a third of the way through I was extremely bored with it. The concept is novel and I'm sure the experience was interesting. Unfortunately the experience does not translate well to his book.He used way too many metaphors and forces too many (non funny) jokes. Don't waste your time.
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Summary: Very entertaining and humerous
Review: Barry takes the reader through what every gamblers dreams of - two months on the road playing at every casino in Nevada. It is not just a day by day, deck by deck summary, but an imaginative tale of his travels across the state of Nevada. It is well worth your time.
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Summary: Very entertaining and humerous
Review: Barry takes the reader through what every gamblers dreams of - two months on the road playing at every casino in Nevada. It is not just a day by day, deck by deck summary, but an imaginative tale of his travels across the state of Nevada. It is well worth your time.
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Summary: A really fun book
Review: Don't miss this book if you play Blackjack or want to, especially if you are Nevada bound. Here you can live the life vicariously before jumping in with both feet. Seems like a NO-BULL book. As well, the wife enjoyed it as a casual read.
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Summary: for gamblers and wannabees
Review: Don't miss this book if you play Blackjack or want to, especially if you are Nevada bound. Here you can live the life vicariously before jumping in with both feet. Seems like a NO-BULL book. As well, the wife enjoyed it as a casual read.
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Summary: Very funny, GREAT book
Review: I have read MANY book on Vegas and blackjack. From the dry, strictly strategy themed blackjack books, to humorous stories of Vegas adventures. This is by far the best. I could not put it down. I came to Amazon searching for Vegas books, and bought many. This one was recommended by a good friend or I would have never read it. Take my advice, get this book... I more enjoyable read I can not recall.
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Summary: Very funny, GREAT book
Review: I have read MANY book on Vegas and blackjack. From the dry, strictly strategy themed blackjack books, to humorous stories of Vegas adventures. This is by far the best. I could not put it down. I came to Amazon searching for Vegas books, and bought many. This one was recommended by a good friend or I would have never read it. Take my advice, get this book... I more enjoyable read I can not recall.
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Summary: A really fun book
Review: I loved this book. It isn't the one to read if you want to learn to count cards at blackjack, but really gives a wonderful description of what casinos are like. Barry Meadows isn't Paul Theroux, but he is a lot funnier and sounds like a much nicer guy. Anyone who loves visiting Nevada will love this one. If you haven't visited Nevada, you will want to after you read this book.
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