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My initial impression of the style was negative 'stereotypical, over confident Americans trying too hard to be funny'.

But it is so easy to read. Pithy, simple explanations that give a deep understanding of the topic. It all seems so easy. One week through the book and I was writing my own version of 'Game of Life' which has been an idle ambition for over 15 years.

If you have tried 'Java in 3 Weeks', or 'Java for Dumbwits' or 'Java 3 How to Program' but enthusiasm has always waned then give this book a try.