Positively Fifth Street — Review
Sent to cover a murder trial, the author ends up cashing deep in the WSOP Main Event.
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Sent to cover a murder trial, the author ends up cashing deep in the WSOP Main Event.
Narrative by James McManus
What Positively Fifth Street covers
McManus was assigned to report on the WSOP and a sensational murder case surrounding Binion's — then entered the Main Event himself and ran deep. The result braids true crime, memoir and poker into one of the genre's most acclaimed books.
Key ideas you'll take away
- True crime meets the WSOP Main Event
- A reporter's improbable deep run
- A vivid snapshot of poker at the turn of the century
Who it's for
Readers who want a gripping, true poker story.
Our verdict
One of the most acclaimed poker narratives ever written.