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Review of Powerscore's LSAT RC Bible
Pros:
1. Difficulty - Passages are longer and more complex than their GMAT counterparts. At times, questions can be quite difficult and convoluted.
2. Practice – There are about 100 real LSAT RC questions. There are also some exercises developed by Powerscore in the beginning of the book.
3. Discussion – The book does an excellent job at explaining RC and discussing strategies and technique.
4. Product Quality – Although a minor issue, the pages and book cover are of good quality.
Cons:
1. Intended Use – This book is an LSAT guide. Obviously, there will be some irrelevant topics covered. Reading some sections might actually do harm.
2. Price – At 38 dollars, this book cannot be considered cheap.
3. Size – The book is 360 pages long. Granted, a considerable portion of the book should be skipped, but this is a serious investment in time for most people.
4. Style – The book’s content is extremely dense! Some days, ten pages felt like an eternity. I swear, sometimes this book emits sleeping gas. I literally fell asleep once or twice while reading. And this is coming from a person who thinks Powerscore CR is a smooth and enjoyable read!
Overall Assessment:
After reading this book, I am a much more active and aggressive reader. At times, I can anticipate shifts in a passage, as well as identify a potential question source. But a 360-page book at 38 dollars is asking an awful lot from people who need to invest their limited time and money on other GMAT areas. But if you are particularly weak in RC, or have extra time, then this is a very powerful guide.
26 Apr 2010, 22:03
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Hi, netovargas.
In terms of what to skip, chapters 1, 4, 9, and 11 are not directly relevant. To truly get the benefit of the book, however, you should read the rest: chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. If you're aggressive, you can probably finish the book in two weeks. But start right now.
Also check out the Manhattan website and complete the verbal tests. You have free access if you purchase any of the guides. And, of course, the OG questions will help.
Good luck!
In terms of what to skip, chapters 1, 4, 9, and 11 are not directly relevant. To truly get the benefit of the book, however, you should read the rest: chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. If you're aggressive, you can probably finish the book in two weeks. But start right now.
Also check out the Manhattan website and complete the verbal tests. You have free access if you purchase any of the guides. And, of course, the OG questions will help.
Good luck!
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11 Nov 2009, 18:57
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The link below is another review of Powerscore's RC Bible, but from an LSAT taker's perspective. His analysis is much more detailed than mine. Hopefully, both reviews will help out! 
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... =6&t=40634
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... =6&t=40634
