I ordered this book, LSAC's "Next 10 LSAT's", and Princeton Review's "Logical Reasoning" book. I've always done well on standardized tests, and I've never been a hardcore studying; so, I was a bit reluctant about going hog wild with the prep books; however, given the importance of this test, I decided to invest my time and money in studying for the LSAT. It has almost become lore that Kaplan doesn't adequately prepare test takers, and I had heard that Princeton Review had a great product; so, of the three that I ordered, I began with PR's book. What a waste of time. Many LSAT prep books seem pedantic in their approach such that you're left wondering if the method merely works for the author and no one else, and this one only strengthened my opinion. Because I'm reviewing the LRB, I won't delve into the nuances of Princeton Review's product, but I wouldn't recommend it. Granted, I didn't finish it, but it didn't seem too promising through the first few chapters.

Now, because the LSAT consists of 4 (FOUR) graded sections -- 2 logical reasoning, 1 logic games, and 1 reading comprehension -- and they all carry equal weight, I decided to purchase a book that covered the logical reasoning as that portion comprises half of your LSAT score. I was a philosophy major at Notre Dame; so, I've had formal logic and felt comfortable with the logic games, but I wanted some work with the arguments portion. I was pleasantly surprised to see how thoroughly LRB attacked specific questions, assuming that you've never had formal logic. LRB breaks each problem into three elements (stimulus, question, and answer choices) and proceeds to discuss the relationship between all three and how that should affect your approach to each individual problem. I found this very helpful as LRB not only offered specific methods for attacking specific problems but also explained the reasoning behind them. For example, Princeton Review suggests reading the question first, then the stimulus, then the answer choices. LRB suggests that you read the question in the order that the information is presented and explains why PR's method is not ideal. All possible questions are condensed to 13 particular types and further broken down into 4 families that are grouped based on their similar relationships between the stimulus, question, and answer choices.

I don't mean for this review to be exhaustive by any means; so, I won't elaborate further, but I found LRB's approach fascinating and very easy to accept since it seemed so, to avoid cliche, logical. As an earlier reviewer suggested, try to apply these methods to every argument you find. I wish that I had purchased the Logic Games Bible too, but I feel like I did pretty well on the LSAT and that can be partly attributed to the confidence I had after working through the LRB. It's over 500 pages; so, pace yourself. I didn't finish it, but I found that the early principles can be applied to all question types. The question types are discussed in detail through the book, and I might've done even better had I finished the book, but I had enough experience with it to suggest it without reservation.

I used this book with a partner and we studied together. It is excellent. Try to apply the techniques of argument and fact analysis this book teaches to all of your reading and real life experiences. Newspapers, political shows, magazines, etc. Since there are only a limited number of LSAT's available (45 I think), you will need more practice than they currently provide.

I thought this prep book was pretty good, but it was a monster to get through, so get it early. I don't think it was as helpful as the Logic Games Bible by PowerScore, but it was generally useful because it helped break down the question types and told you what to look for with each. However, I felt that practicing a lot with the actual LSAT tests was better for test preparation. If you need a supplement, PowerScore is the way to go, but don't expect quick solutions.

Honestly, these books are worth more than the suggested $49.99 price. The Games Bible and the Logical Reasoning Books by PowerScore are the two best books in their respective fields.

While I was studying the Logical Reasoning Bible I felt like I was cheating. The tips they give you are better than any other book I've come across. (They let you know WHY the other books don't teach correctly and give you specific examples).

If you are seriously considering taking the LSATs than you absolutely cannot get a better studying aid.

Hands Down 5 Stars

When I took the PowerScore prep course, the teacher referred to this book and the Logic Games book so often, it wasn't even funny. I wonder now..."Why did I give these people 1200.00 when I could have purchased the PowerScore Books and the Actual LSAT's from LSAC and done this on my own?"

Listen, going into debt for the rest of your life with law school is more than enough.

If you can study on your own, just purchase these books and complete as many practice tests as you can. The LSAT SuperPrep is the first practice book because it has explanations.

Alternatively, for $600, PowerScore will sell you thier course books. You just don't go to class or get a teacher. But after taking the class, purchasing the books is also just as good.

It all depends on your learning style and how much you are willing to spend on this.

They are all very effective teaching tools because the LSAT is a test of patterns. There is a method to the questions and PowerScore teaches you how to identify the patterns and methods.

The LSAT measures one thing and one thing only, How well you know how to take an LSAT.

Don't be fooled, just being smart isn't enough - you have to learn the test.

Good Luck!