Entertaining tale of how the author, with little experience, made it to the final table of the world series of poker. This was in the days prior to when the WSOP globally exploded in popularity. Sure, McManus was playing against a much smaller crowd, but that crowd swam in a pool absolutely teaming with sharks. How he survived their attacks, as well as a few gritty behind-the-scenes Las Vegas stories help make Positively Fifth Street much more than just a book about a card game.