It is disappointing to see all the bad reviews this book received. I wonder if this book is reaching the right audience. I believe that most of the bad reviews come from people with little to no experience in UML. Also, don't forget that UML is a concept, a way of thinking. You can learn UML, but that doesn't mean that you understand the full concept. People who are confused, and are lost when they read the bulleted points in this book may write some of the bad reviews.

This book is not for those who are planning on starting to explore UML, or for those who are not comfortable with using the concept. Don't expect to get up and running quickly in UML-based design by reading this book. You have to understand object-oriented analysis and design and the modeling techniques in the UML.

Although the book has editing errors and needs improvement, it is definitely a good reference for anyone with a firm foundation in UML. It is punctual, quick and easy to handle, with coverage of all the concepts.

After UML Distilled (ISBN 0-201-65783-X), this is a good guide to have.