Jan K. (readergaltoo) reviewed Bringing Down the House: the Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions on + 42 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This is an exciting read and an interesting study of human nature, as the students organize their "club" and the winning (at first) is all about beating the house. Very quickly their dependance on the money brought in by their new venture takes the competition in a new and scary direction.
Riveting!
Riveting!
Justin S. reviewed Bringing Down the House: the Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
A thoroughly-entertaining real-life how-to on beating the casinos at their own game (NOTE: many of the techniques used here may no longer work -- casino owners know how to read books, too). The authors made millions all across the country, then told this tale. Wow.
Laurie G. (mummyisis) reviewed Bringing Down the House: the Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions on
Helpful Score: 4
The book was so much better than the movie...but aren't they always!
I highly recommend this book. It's a good read and well written. Plus, you get the tips on how to count cards....if you're daring enough to try it...
I highly recommend this book. It's a good read and well written. Plus, you get the tips on how to count cards....if you're daring enough to try it...
Jody F. (writetime) reviewed Bringing Down the House: the Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions on + 117 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
A fun read...the amazing inside story about a gambling ring of M.I.T. students who beat the system in Las Vegas...and lived to tell how! In less than three years, the students take some of the world's most dophisticated casinos for more than $3 million by playing blackjack.
Dave B. (DaveB) reviewed Bringing Down the House: the Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was pretty great book.Mezrich really did take what could have been a somewhat menial story and brought it to life. Its a good read, I think, a bit better than the movie.
