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Title: Great Book for Professionals! (Only)
Review: "Master Spades" by Steve Fleishman takes the game of Spades to a higher level. The analysis is clear and sharp, and the Trump Management chapter is tremendous. If you have played Spades for a very long time, this Book is for you. - And your partner should also read Master Spades, as well, or you will be "lost in the storm"!HOWEVER, "Master Spades" is virtually worthless for the beginner and intermediate player. Even if you buy the predecessor volume ("Spades For Winners"), you will be absolutely croaked with the abundance of "technicalese", and thye hundfreds of "Bridge" like hands! I suggest that you read one of the other "general" Spades Books out there - esp. "How Not To Lose At Spades". This is a great learning and teaching tool for the Novice/Intermediate player. THEN - you can move on to "Master Spades" (bypassing "Spades For Winners")....STILL, Steve has a great book "Master Spades" for the truly advanced player, and well worth your time and investment..
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