[Jbrochu]

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STTF did over react to the fact that none of high stakes sit no go players were consulted about a book on sit n goes.

However, all the hate towards the STTF hate is also an over reaction. So, why doesn't everyone just shut up about it and let the book stand on it's own merits?


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Agreed. And for the record, the vast majority of STTF posters have either not commented on the book, or have made constructive and fair criticism.

Some people seem to take any criticism of a 2+2 book as some kind of unfair attack. The bottom line is that almost all books have some issues. I remember how when Adanthar posted a critical review of HoH2 in STTF I thought he was absolutely insane. I also thought, “Who the hell does this Adanthar guy think he is questioning Harrington?” I’ve since come to realize that Adanthar was absolutely correct in the hands he picked apart, yet at the same time I still believe HoH2 is one of the greatest poker books ever written.

Regarding this book, I’ve read most of it and I think it’s pretty good although I do disagree with some things. Slim’s review in STTF and Devin’s comments in the magazine forum are spot on IMO. Most of the hand examples I personally disagree with involve postflop play at low and medium blind levels.

Specifically, I have some issues with hands where Collin chooses to c-bet, and where he blocks on the river. I also disagree with his general contention that, “if you have to call a bet, you might as well bet yourself first.” If you follow this advice without understanding why you should or shouldn't bet in specific circumstances, controlling the pot size with medium strength and marginal hands will be difficult.

In general, I believe the book is well written and is overall a worthwhile read for beginner and intermediate STT players. For a player new to NL Poker who wanted to learn how to play STT’s I would recommend the following reading materials:

* HoH1 for general NL play and starting hands by position (Would recommend tightening up a bit over Harrington’s recommendations though.)
* STTF
* This book
* Chris Ferguson’s section on postflop play in the FT tournament book