Adventures in Card Play (Master Bridge Series)

This is a breathtaking book containing truly beautiful deals. This book is a work of art, technique, and groundbreaking research. The difficulty level is very high, but this is a must read for anyone who loves card play in bridge.

weird stuff, only for bridge champions, and then not many will like the book

the best book ever. very difficult to follow but quite instructive. can't do it without cards. Clearly advanced

This one gives a series of techniques that I do not htink I could pull off without seeing all four hands. I suppose if you kile double-dummy problems, this book is for you.However, it does show the vast range of things that are possible. Maybe they require more imagination that I can provide in normal single-dummy play.

IMNSHO the best bridge book ever

It may be great for experts, but it is too much for lesser players like me. Perhaps I should have known.

I have been away from the tournament trail for a couple of decades, and am re(re)reading this book for the joy of the positions examined. It is truly an analytic masterpiece presented in a style that I find most enjoyable.While it is true this is not a book for other than expert players... you really need to know Clyde Love or an equivalent squeezes book thoroughly... these positions do come up at the table. I was playing a few months after this book was first published at an all expert table (I was the least expert at the table) when an immaterial squeeze position arose. It was discussed as it was being played, from about trick five. The fellow who claimed these position can't be found at the table simply knows not whereof he speaks. Perhaps he can't find them, but certainly one can find them.On the other hand, these positions are not common... finesses are common, squeezes and end-plays routine but not common in the sense of finesses. These positions are less common still.I think the book is lots of fun. The worst that can happen if you read it is your bridge imagination (&, hopefully, visualization) will be expanded while you read a thoroughly pleasant book.PS I happened upon these reviews whilst looking for a bridge book of similar complexity to engage my imagination.

Based on a series by Ottlik published in The Bridge World, this book features the most difficult play problems and deepest analysis of the play of the hands in all of bridge literature! The book is more for entertainment than instruction, because no one plays hands as difficult as these this well consistently, even at the championship level! Lots of squeezes with and without the count, dummy reversals, and throw-ins, and Ottlik is especially fond of elopement plays. Not for beginners, and casual players will find the play difficult to keep up with. More experienced players will likely absorb some of what's going on: Stunning exhibitions of declarer play!

I bought this again as my original copy has been lent and not returned. The seafaring narrative doesn't work at all, and compromises the layout which leaves quite a lot to be desired - but the themes involved and the techniques discussed in managing the hands are not to be found in other books. Some of the example hands are far from everyday and many of the key plays are unlikely to be found at the table but they are fascinating even so.

A classic. This book explores areas of card play that are touched on in other card play classics, and does so in real depth. Hugh Kelsey is easily my favourite bridge author - the quality of his books is unsurpassed. This is the most challenging of his books, but it is worth the time even though it's not a book that will necessarily make you a better player. The one issue I have with the book is the attempt to weave the hands into a plot, which is a completely unnecessary sideline. Nonetheless, worth at least five stars as the most original bridge book I have yet to read.

Husband seems to be enjoying it!

This book was recommended to me and it is a must for those who aspire to improve their understanding if the nuances of the game.

Good instruction but dry ready