- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Viking; 1st ed. edition (2 Sep 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 067091889X
- ISBN-13: 978-0670918898
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.4 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 237,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Reading this book is like sitting with Devilfish in a pub. It's one solid piece of entertainment: fast, funny, scary, smart, cocky and colourful (Victoria Coren The Observer )
Quick-witted and self-depreciating... a fast-paced tale that is part kitchen-sink drama, part Hollywood blockbuster. A thrilling ride out of the darkness into the light... this is a page-turning classic (Card Player magazine )
A rollicking good read... amusing, honest, and compelling (Blonde Poker )
Devilfish is a Top 10 poker legend (Poker Player Magazine )
How, as mere mortals, can we play like the Devilfish? (Jesse May, TV commentator )
One of the most eagerly awaited poker books (Bluff Europe )
Even though I say so myself, I'm a ballsy fucker (Devilfish )
Quick-witted and self-depreciating... a fast-paced tale that is part kitchen-sink drama, part Hollywood blockbuster. A thrilling ride out of the darkness into the light... this is a page-turning classic (Card Player magazine )
A rollicking good read... amusing, honest, and compelling (Blonde Poker )
Devilfish is a Top 10 poker legend (Poker Player Magazine )
How, as mere mortals, can we play like the Devilfish? (Jesse May, TV commentator )
One of the most eagerly awaited poker books (Bluff Europe )
Even though I say so myself, I'm a ballsy fucker (Devilfish )
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'You only win big when you risk big'
Tough, revealing and hilarious - this is long-awaited life story of poker legend Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott. The most successful British player in poker history, and one of only a few to crack America.
He takes us on the rollercoaster ride of a pro-gambler's life, never dodging the dangers, failures and fights. From a council estate in Hull to a penthouse suite in Las Vegas; from cracking safes to parties at the Playboy mansion; from losing $700,000 in a day to TV's Late Night Poker triumph.
Devilfish has seen it all, done it all, survived defeat, tasted victory, walked through fire, and still come out cracking jokes. And over five million quid ahead.
Welcome to the high life and high times of the Devilfish.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have never read a more open and down to earth story about somebodies ups and downs in life.
12 Mar 2011
Format:Paperback
Devilfish: The Life & Times of a Poker Legend
Well this book had everything, fun, heartache, drama, suspense and more fun.
I don't often write reviews of books that I have read, but after reading a comment that another person made about the Devilfish not listing his losses as well as his winnings, " I thought to myself is this guy for real " he should sit down and read the book again. If the Devilfish had to record and discuss all his losses, he would need to write an entire " BRITANNICA ENCYCLOPEDIA " of Devilfish LOSSES.
If he had read the book properly like I did, the Devilfish could not have been more honest and open about living his life by the seat of his pants.
I guess he will go on living his life that way, but what I did grasp from the book, " how much I fighter this guy is " nobody can rack up the tournament wins this guy has, without being a fighter. The fact the Devilfish is by far a much better Pot Limit Omaha player than he is a No Limit Holdem player, God only knows how many PLO events he would have won, if they held as many as they do NLH events.
But the book is not all about poker, it is like I say a very openily written story of his younger days.
Don't take my version, try and judge for yourself, I'm sure you will have a chuckle to yourself and we all need some fun in our life.
Well this book had everything, fun, heartache, drama, suspense and more fun.
I don't often write reviews of books that I have read, but after reading a comment that another person made about the Devilfish not listing his losses as well as his winnings, " I thought to myself is this guy for real " he should sit down and read the book again. If the Devilfish had to record and discuss all his losses, he would need to write an entire " BRITANNICA ENCYCLOPEDIA " of Devilfish LOSSES.
If he had read the book properly like I did, the Devilfish could not have been more honest and open about living his life by the seat of his pants.
I guess he will go on living his life that way, but what I did grasp from the book, " how much I fighter this guy is " nobody can rack up the tournament wins this guy has, without being a fighter. The fact the Devilfish is by far a much better Pot Limit Omaha player than he is a No Limit Holdem player, God only knows how many PLO events he would have won, if they held as many as they do NLH events.
But the book is not all about poker, it is like I say a very openily written story of his younger days.
Don't take my version, try and judge for yourself, I'm sure you will have a chuckle to yourself and we all need some fun in our life.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very funny. Blunt and to the point. Dave Ulliott is everything a good poker player should be, big balls and also knows all the subtle nuances of the game.He's also completely fearless, both at the table or in any other situation. Just don't borrow his mother-in-law's razor.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had already read the other book about Devilfish but this time was looking forward to a book written directly by him and not based on someone elses opinions.
I have had a look at the other reviews and must make a remark regarding the 3 star review. I have no idea why this reader expected extensive explanations about poker hands in an autobiography, and as for only the winnings being listed, who really wants to read about the losses?
His stories are funny and the book is very down to earth, this is one of the best reads I have had all year, and I read a lot!
You do not have to be interested in poker to enjoy this book, I have no idea what all the different games and hands are, but still understood everything perfectly and I recommend it to anyone who just wants a very honest, funny, entertaining read. It really is remarkable how Dave's life has evolved from growing up in Hull to where he is now.
I have had a look at the other reviews and must make a remark regarding the 3 star review. I have no idea why this reader expected extensive explanations about poker hands in an autobiography, and as for only the winnings being listed, who really wants to read about the losses?
His stories are funny and the book is very down to earth, this is one of the best reads I have had all year, and I read a lot!
You do not have to be interested in poker to enjoy this book, I have no idea what all the different games and hands are, but still understood everything perfectly and I recommend it to anyone who just wants a very honest, funny, entertaining read. It really is remarkable how Dave's life has evolved from growing up in Hull to where he is now.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Man Behind The Poker Chips
I recently met The Devilfish at the PaddyPower Poker event in Dublin. My brother and I had been keeping an eye out for him earlier to get a quick introduction and a photo having... Read more
Published 1 month ago by john paul maguire
Devilfish provides laughter and quite a few stings.
An entertaining and funny read. His ubringing on the tough streets of Hull provides the backdrop of the Devilfish's early life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by P.H.C
Straight talking, no nonsense, northern and LOL
I laughed out loud reading page one of the introduction ( actually it's page ix but it's the first bit of prose in the book ). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Adrian
Awesome Book
This book is so good. Started reading and just couldn't put it down. Quickest I have ever read an autobiography. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jez Todd
You must read this if you play poker
I found this book funny, frighteningly honest, and i learnt from it too.
Hopefully it could impact on people who are tempted to gamble what they
havent got. Read more
Hopefully it could impact on people who are tempted to gamble what they
havent got. Read more
Published 7 months ago by mallymary
DevilFish
A great book about the life of a great poker player and all round rascal. Absolutely loved the book, laughed from start to finish,he has enjoyed a thrilling life,and a hard one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nugget4
Truly dreadful
This book is so badly written it's almost comical. I agree with the other reviewer regarding the dreadful puns in almost every paragraph which are so bad reading it becomes... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Cazzer_UK
Love the Devilfish!
What a great book! Listen - I am a girl, I play poker, therefore love the 'gossip' behind the cards as much as the technical ability to perform at the table. Read more
Published 10 months ago by linzilou
poker
This is a really good story , gripping and funny from start to finish. Devilfish is one of the old school who learned his poker the hard way. Brilliant read.
Published 11 months ago by spiderman103
It's not often I can't finish a book...
...but with this one I had to admit defeat. I made it up to when he gets to Vegas, but of course the dreadful writing style didn't change just because of that, and the misery for... Read more
Published 12 months ago by pete
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