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	Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions Ben Mezrich Free Press, 2003 - 272 pages average customer review:based on 421 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The Amusement Park of Movie Novels

I picked this book up from FLL's bookstore when I had a 5 hour wait till my flight, and I couldn't have been happier with my decision. It might have been the way it was just a random book I picked up, so I dont want to hype this book too much, that way you will have the same experience I did.

It's a very fast paced reading. It's not a book with gobs of scenery and hidden meanings, which really adds to the book because it gives it the feeling of being told the story first hand, instead of reading a polished work of literary art. It was enough to keep a 18 year who doesnt read for fun very often interested in the Fort Lauderdale Airport until his flight boarded, then couldn't stop reading during the flight, then the drive home and and even had to pick up the moment he finished unpacking his bags.

I'd love to give Ben Mezrich all the credit, he did a great job with this story. But as the book starts, it shows the main character Kevin telling him to write a book about his life and Ben sceptical. Then eventually, after listening enough he gives in. He was given a gift from God, any writer (well, good writer) could turn a story this interesting into a bestseller.

I cant wait for the movie to come out, but so far things dont look good. Im not sure if you have seen the previews, but if you havent and you are planning on reading the book, keep it that way. They make sure to say that it was "inspired by a true story." That doesnt mean "follows" or "is pretty much like" it means "we took this story and it gave us an idea of what to make to put onto the big screen." The movie looks phenomenal, dont get me wrong. Im just hoping they wont turn this great story into the Vegas-movie hollywood cut-out.

As you can see by the 5 stars, I obviously enjoyed it very much. I reccomend to anybody who likes fast-paced action-packed stories who doesnt spend most of their time with their nose in a novel and just wants to have fun following Kevin take Vegas by the balls.

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Some of the best entertainment in Vegas!

Ben Mezrich has successfully turned his hand from cards to the pen. He has captured the frantic lifestyle of the MIT students as they take on the house. Set to the electric backdrop of Las Vegas, you won't be able to put this one down.

Owen Zupp
DOWN TO EARTH: A Fighter Pilot's Experiences of Surviving Dunkirk, The Battle of Britain, Dieppe and D-Day

AWESOME BOOK!!!

A fantastic REAL STORY! I read the whole book in 24 hours and it even teaches you some methods at the end of the book to give you a edge on playing Blackjack.

I highly recommend this book!!!

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Fast And Exciting

Anyone who has played blackjack will get an immediate rush and contact high from this book. It is the true story of "Kevin Lewis" who with a group of friends from MIT took casinos all over the country for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Actually "took" is the wrong word, because what they did was perfectly legal card counting, which seems nearly impossible with a six deck shoe. Legal but verboten to casinos, who took it VERY personally. Actually what they did was not new, the same disguises and team play had been done earlier by a genius named Ken Uston, back in the 70's. But "Kevin" and his team took it to a new level and you have to admire the brilliance of their play. You also get to view firsthand the greed and abuse of the casinos and are secretly rooting for Kevin and his team to break the bank. A reviewer on the inside jacket of the book said that this story made him want to gamble. It had the exact opposite effect on me. No amount of money could make it worth the threats and harassment they faced once they were "made", and it wasn't only the casinos who were after them. But for anyone who has gambling in their blood, this is a fascinating look at the Las Vegas of today, along with Indian reservation casinos all over the country. UPDATE: Enjoy the book, but stay away from the stinker of a movie, which I saw yesterday. They took a great story and just destroyed it with composite characters, filled it with people who never existed, and situations that NEVER HAPPENED.

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fast paced, exciting and sometimes scary!

This was a fast paced read, with lots of excitement, and it is easy to see why they are making a movie based on this (the movie uses the title of "21").

An intriguing look into the world of Vegas, the author does a nice job of presenting the mathematics involved in the scheme without bogging down the flow of the book.

As seen on shows like "Vegas", the counter measures casinos have in place to prevent the activities the characters undertake are demonstrated with sometimes chilling effect - facial recognition technology, and in particular the sharing of information not just by casinos along the Vegas Strip but with locations throughout the world.

I was actually surprised at the total dollar amounts involved - I expected more to be at stake to cause such a ruckus, but it shows just how serious the casinos are about protecting their cash flow.

An exciting and interesting read, recommended for both gamblers and fans of adventure, fictional or otherwise.

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