As most books of Even-Israel (or Steinsaltz) this is a highly readable book, clearly explaining the traditions and regulations of prayer. Read it once to get a basic grip, and then keep it as a reference work.
The above reviewer spoke for me. Ill only add that for beginners or those not steeped in Judaica, or for those not Jewish, who want to get his work, I recommend starting with "The Thirteenth Petalled Rose." Its short, exquisite and an excellent introduction to this also great book
Our Talmud group studied from Rabbi Steinsaltzs translations. He is a tremendous scholar, but writes accessibly for the layperson. Where some rabbis of this stature are cool and arrogant, R. Steinsaltz is warm. Most importantly, he makes *you* feel like a scholar, even if you dont read a bit of Hebrew. --Yitzhak Yaakov ben Yosef
