Author: Larry Ullman
Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2008
Pages: 432
ISBN:978-0321553850
Aimed at: Beginners to Ruby
Rating: 3
Pros: Well written, clear presentation of the workings of the Ruby language
Cons: Insufficient explanation or motivation for key ideas
Reviewed by: Mike James
Claims to be aimed at even complete beginners but the pace is too fast, the material not organised well enough and there are too many advanced asides for this to be the case