Ben Mezrich

Shane_O

I have read a few of his books and as someone who isnt really into reading i have to say they are brilliant.
When someone told me i had to read "this book" i thought to myself ya ill have a look but after the first page i was hooked.
The stories he tells are true life stories,near written documentaries.
The books of his i have read so far are Bringing down the House-definitely the best story i have ever encountered-between books,films,internet,anywhere.It even inspired me to go to Vegas.
Ugly Americans-also very good
Breaking Vegas-Similar to Bringing down the house but a very different story

I am now reading "Rigged" and have a good feeling it will be as good as the others.

Does anyone else read Mezrich? and are there any other authors who do the same type of writing as this,i.e similar stories,styles that you have encountered?

padraig_f

Yeah, I read 'Bringing Down the House', enjoyed it alright, I think it would make a good film.

There are some really excellent books about poker in this vein, a few of my favourites are:

• Big Deal - Anthony Holden
• The Biggest Game in Town - Al Alvarez
• The Professor, the Banker and the Suicide King - Michael Craig
• One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar - Nolan Dalla, Peter Alson

YogiBear

I've read "Bringing down the house"... Very entertaining..
Yep would make a really cool film!