Final Consensus on SuperSystem2

[KenProspero]

There are many different reviews/threads on SuperSystem2. I thought it might be a useful idea for a poll to summarize what people think.

[Moneyline]

Probably the best material available on 08 and Triple Draw. I've heard a lot of criticism of the book, but each individual's opinion of the book probably has a lot to do with the games that person is trying to learn.

[BluffTHIS!]

Although I've already posted my opinions as the chapters I read, noting what I believe to be the shortcomings of the PLO chapter especially, I think Mason's previous comment summed it up about SS2 - that although SS might have been groudbreaking in it's day, it is unrealistic to expect expert level advice in a chapter of 60 pages versus the 300 or so pages in other texts available today that concentrate on a single game. Only the triple draw chapter adds anything new to the body of poker literature.

[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Bluff:

That's the way I see it.

Eventually I'll have more to say about SS2. I don't consider it a bad book, but it's certainly not a great book. Also, they could have used a professional editor.

Best wishes,
Mason

[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Moneyline:

I agree that the O8 chapter is very good. As for the triple draw, the information there also appears pretty good, but I'm not as sure about that game since I have never played it. But Negraneau needs an editor.

Best wishes,
Mason

[yeltzen]

I love irony.
Mr. Pot, meet Mr. Kettle.

[Zygote]

"But Negraneau needs an editor."

What do you more specifically mean by this?

Thanks.

[yeltzen]

He's basically saying that Negreanu's section reads a lot like a 2+2 book.

[Zygote]

Still a bit confused... explain it to me like im a three year old.

[istewart]

lol @ 2+2 demanding an editor.