Title: Succint, thorough and clear
Product review: As a 9th grade student using this book for self-study, I find this book very clear, concise and easy to follow. Gelfand really emphasises the beauty of this subject. Those saying it is a "graduate text" are clearly wrong. While a small amount of previous linear algebra is necessary, one need not have an entire years worth of it before taking this book on. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a thorough understanding of the subject without having to slog through pages of worked examples, easy exercises and unneeded repetition.
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