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I'm taking a first course in Linear Algebra as an undergraduate. I started reading Linear Algebra-A Geometric Approach by S Kumaresan. I've been wondering if the proofs are too rigorous and formal and long. I would like to know if Axler's Linear Algebra Done Right would be a better book to follow.

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  • I am a huge fan of Adler's Linear Algebra Done Right and would really recommend going for this one! However, Adler's book is for a second course in Linear Algebra and so you might find it goes too fast if you haven't done any before. Either way it's definitely worth owning a copy. – EHH Mar 29 '16 at 08:06
  • I've done two chapters from Kumaresan's book so I have a rough idea of the concepts.I just wish the proofs were more intuitive.Should I be looking at simpler intuitive proofs or more formal long ones if I want to learn the subject well? Thank you! – Divya Mar 29 '16 at 08:07
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    Is it a good idea to couple Strang's Introduction to Linear Algebra with LADR? And give up Kumaresan's book altogether? – Divya Mar 29 '16 at 08:15
  • I would give up on Kumaresan, if you look on amazon it has 59% 1 star reviews. I had a quick look through and it's not how I would want to learn linear algebra. LADR and Strangs book together should be all you need. – EHH Mar 29 '16 at 08:27
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    Adler? Do you mean, Axler? – Gerry Myerson Mar 29 '16 at 08:33
  • Woops yes Axler is right, Thanks! – EHH Mar 29 '16 at 08:35
  • Okay, will do that.Thank you so much! – Divya Mar 29 '16 at 08:37
  • I think Strang's linear algebra books do a great job of conveying intuition and showing how simple/easy linear algebra is. Then another book such as Friedberg can develop the theory for abstract vector spaces. – littleO Mar 29 '16 at 08:52

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I agree wholeheartedly with the commenters; Axler's Linear Algebra Done Right is the best linear algebra book I have read, and one of the best books ever.

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