Sherlock Holmes, Bridge Detective Returns
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Book Overview
Sherlock Holmes stories are intermingled with interesting and instructive bridge hands in matches pitting Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson against Harry Skurry and Betty Castle. Reprint.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0939460262
ISBN13:9780939460267
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies
Length:200 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A must read for all serious 2/1 bidders
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Max Hardy's book is considered, by most bridge teachers and experts, to be the bible for the 2/1 game force bidding method. It comprehensively covers every aspect of an entire bidding system encompassing 2/1 GF, 1NT forcing and all of the supporting conventions necessary to make up a bidding system to address all hand possibilities. Quite frankly, it isn't easy to read, because each paragraph contains a nugget of knowledge which must be carefully digested by the reader. But, it's a must read for anyone who wants to keep up to date on the most exciting innovations in bridge bidding over the last decade. After having read through the entire book twice, I keep my copy at my bedside, and fall asleep reading a randomly selected section. Each time, I discover another nuance which enhances my bridge bidding repertoire.
Learn to play the Two Over One System
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Today's most popular bidding style thoroughly explained.
A sophisticated book for relatively advanced players
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Being unsatisfied with my level of understanding of the two over one bidding system (after a friend taught the basics to me), I read this book, which everyone told me was the authority on the subject. I found in this book a fairly complete description of a system a level or two more sophisticated than what I had previously played. Max Hardy tries to convey a great deal of information to the reader, so the text is somewhat dense and must be read slowly and carefully. Furtheremore, despite its length, the book doesn't always cover certain situations in as much depth as I would like. On a possibly related note, Max Hardy assumes that the reader has a good knowledge of standard bidding. Hence, my earlier disappointment at the lack of depth in some cases may reflect more my own lack of knowledge than any deficiency on Max Hardy's part (this is the first book I have read describing an entire bidding system).In short, if you're interested in learning two over one, you really should read this book. Eventually. If you're a fairly inexperienced player, first finish learning standard bidding and then be prepared for a slow but informative read.
Two over One Game Force
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The granddaddy of the 2/1 system. A must read for all modern bridge players. Even if you deside not to play the system at least you will know what most others are playing. Very readable. Covers a wide range of bidding topics. Well thought out.
Bidding Sanity
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Two Over One Game Force by Max Hardy is for all competitive duplicate bridge players who want to learn this system or effectively defend against it. Since two over one is probably the most used bidding system in North America today, an understanding of the principles is essential. Though this book is ten years old, it is still the best text for learning and for reference for any partnership wishing to develop and advance their two over one knowledge. I found it to well written and concise. As with any system, it will require many hours to absorb and many hours of practice to attain proficiency, but it is a more natural system than Precision or other big club bids. It allows a game forcing bid at a low level, thus giving a partnership room to explore for the right game or slam. Expect to spend a lot of time with this volume, and to constantly return to it, but it will greatly improve your ability to find your best contract. Isn't that what it's all about?
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