Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions

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It's a hit!

I received this at a recent wedding as a favor - the bride and groom are authors and had a great selection of new used books as centerpieces for gu... (show more)

I received this at a recent wedding as a favor - the bride and groom are authors and had a great selection of new used books as centerpieces for guests to take. I knew the story behind this book but it seemed like a fun and quick read. The author takes liberties developing characters that are an amalgam of people, places and time but it is fun nonetheless. This is not the autobiography of a compulsive gambler or a how to book. If you are looking for an exciting and colorful story based on fact then you will really enjoy this. Much better than a matchbook or votive candle wedding favor! (show less)

 

 

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No, it's a flop!

This book is definitely better then the movie 21. Along with the the irritating replacement of asian characters with white characters the movie als... (show more)

This book is definitely better then the movie 21. Along with the the irritating replacement of asian characters with white characters the movie also misses the best parts of this book covering the excitement of the vegas ride and the people they met along the way and also how much money was being brought in and how. Movies have a really hard time capturing vegas experience for some reason. (show less)

 

 

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  I picked this book out of lost and found and read it only because I recognized the story from a movie trailer.

  Since this is Mezrich's first attempt at non-fiction I suppose I should not be suprised that this book reads like fiction. The way scenes are set, the changing from past to present, even the direct touch of the narrator (author), all add to the feel of fiction. Whether this is good or bad, it does make the book a fast read.

  My biggest gripe with the book is the ending. Sud... (show more)

  I picked this book out of lost and found and read it only because I recognized the story from a movie trailer.

  Since this is Mezrich's first attempt at non-fiction I suppose I should not be suprised that this book reads like fiction. The way scenes are set, the changing from past to present, even the direct touch of the narrator (author), all add to the feel of fiction. Whether this is good or bad, it does make the book a fast read.

  My biggest gripe with the book is the ending. Sudden, little or no resolution, and even the essay offered at the close is really in danger of being redundant after reading the story. I suppose that is the draw back to writing "real-life" stories.

  All in all a good Vegas Mega-Resort pool side read. It certainly won't help your blackjack game, but who cares, it won't hurt it either. (show less)

   

   

  by Ryan K. Massey on Jul 06, 2009 at 11:31PM

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  I picked this book up at the library book store for $.50. I had been interested in reading it for a while and was looking for a quick read. This book was indefinitely a quick read.

  An interesting story with lots of colorful characters. It is of its time, meaning it's about one team of many from MIT at one point of it's history. The book doesn't really delve into the rich blackjack history of MIT. It served it's purpose only taking me a few days to read and I wasn't left feeling short ch... (show more)

  I picked this book up at the library book store for $.50. I had been interested in reading it for a while and was looking for a quick read. This book was indefinitely a quick read.

  An interesting story with lots of colorful characters. It is of its time, meaning it's about one team of many from MIT at one point of it's history. The book doesn't really delve into the rich blackjack history of MIT. It served it's purpose only taking me a few days to read and I wasn't left feeling short changed. I do believe that there is more to the story than what was represented here. (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook-användare on Aug 31, 2009 at 01:15AM

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