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i think rather than thinking about it this way, think of it as, it's written "from the perspective of a high stakes player, about what that world is like"

the audience then, is people interested in that subculture. Some will be complete novices, others hobbyists, and still others aspiring pros.

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I share this view of the book, and is the reason that I like it.

For theory, read TOP.

For applications of TOP to holdem, read SSHE for loose players and HFAP for tight players (at mid limits mix the strategy in the 2 books depending upon the players in a given hand). Also read King Yao's book which bridges SSHE and HFAP with EV calculuations.

For psychology, read ITPM.

For the perspective of a high stakes player on poker, gambling, and society, read Ace on The River. I really enjoyed this aspect of AOTR.