rsimms
Rock Star
Silver Level
Even though Caro's Book of tells is somewhat dated, I think that it is a good read for any live player that is new to game, or the poker enthusiast looking to go back to basics to find an edge in their game. For the exclusive online player, there will be little advantage gained by reading this book, as it predates online poker (1984). You can find a PDF by Googling the title. You can also find Caro's videos based on the book on YouTube. The book is quite easy reading, no math concepts explored, and has less that 160 pages, with lots of pictures, diagrams, and sample hands. The end of the book comes with a review and quiz for pre-game prep or a refresh.
The book goes over the body language and psychology experienced by poker players when playing a hand which can be observed and used to determine the strength or weakness of that player's hand based on what type of person/player they are. It is easy to watch poker on TV with a table full of stone dead robotic pros and think this type of information went out with bell bottoms. However, the most profitable games that any poker player could ask for is full of weak players; fish, drunks, people just looking to gamble or make a bluff like something they have seen on the movies, and it never ceases to amaze me how even some things published in the 80's can go right over their heads.
Reading this book will give you more to consider, along with the pot, stacks, blinds, your holdings and odds, when facing a decision at the poker table that may help you extract extra money from your opponent, or save you extra by making a good fold against the better hand. Reading this with 'Super System' can give you a better idea on classic poker technique, and the basis for newer poker strategy. Another user here mentioned that 'How To Read Hands at No-Limit Hold'em' by Ed Miller goes well with this book.
Also, I am going to be starting a new poker book soon. If anybody would like to get in on a study group let me know!
The book goes over the body language and psychology experienced by poker players when playing a hand which can be observed and used to determine the strength or weakness of that player's hand based on what type of person/player they are. It is easy to watch poker on TV with a table full of stone dead robotic pros and think this type of information went out with bell bottoms. However, the most profitable games that any poker player could ask for is full of weak players; fish, drunks, people just looking to gamble or make a bluff like something they have seen on the movies, and it never ceases to amaze me how even some things published in the 80's can go right over their heads.
Reading this book will give you more to consider, along with the pot, stacks, blinds, your holdings and odds, when facing a decision at the poker table that may help you extract extra money from your opponent, or save you extra by making a good fold against the better hand. Reading this with 'Super System' can give you a better idea on classic poker technique, and the basis for newer poker strategy. Another user here mentioned that 'How To Read Hands at No-Limit Hold'em' by Ed Miller goes well with this book.
Also, I am going to be starting a new poker book soon. If anybody would like to get in on a study group let me know!
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