Rating:  - 5 Stars (minus 2 if you already know the basics)
I found it a great book at first, but after mastering the basics... errr... Therefore, Complaints as a beginner: None; Complaints as an intermediate: I won't tell people I know PERL if this is the only book I ever read.
Rating: - Greate book to start off with
If U know awk and C,Perl comes naturally.This book makes it easier.Chapters are well laid out.Good number of good examples.OfCourse if U want to know the advanced features there other are books in the market.Need to have good basics to appretiate those.That's exactly what this book achives.Give U strong basics of perl.
Rating: - The Best PERL Book Available!
This is both an excellent way to learn Perl and a great reference book. The book is easy to read, really teaches the essentials of the language, and has a great index for reference (although not as good as the previous Perl 4 version of the book).
If you want an andvanced book in addition to this one, I'd recommend Advanced Perl Programming by Srinivasan, from O'Reilly.
Rating:  - I feel obligated to update my earlier review
I reviewed this book last September; at the time, I thought it was a really good start for beginners. It's still a fairly decent start; problem is, the chapters on packages are incomprehensible. Once you get to that point, and you will get there pretty quickly, the book becomes useless. If you can find the earlier edition (yes, it's Perl 4, and yes, it's missing all of the Perl 5 goodies), you'll be a lot better off.
Rating:  - Extremely helpful to beginers
This is an excellent book if you are new to Perl. Though it is a bit weak when it comes to the object oriented features of Perl5. But nevertheless and excellent companion to those who are new to the programming vocations and want to hold on to their jobs.
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