This book is highly recommended for experienced programmers and those new to Python, offering clear and concise explanations, comprehensive explanations, and a comprehensive index. It provides valuable insights into the language's shading effects, formats, and functions.

This book is criticized for its poor quality of programming, lack of detailed explanations, and repetitive content. However, some readers find it helpful for learning formats like datastyles and programming. The font size is also a concern for some users.