Pinter does a very nice job of motivating the reader with his lucid, discussion-like writing style. He presents concepts well, supplying examples to help the reader see how concepts are used. His proofs are concise but not too simple; they provide a good reference when working through the end-of-chapter exercises. Pinter's introduction is a fun lesson in math history. The chapters are short and supported with numerous exercises. Chapters take on small chunks of information and do not inundate the reader in a sea of abstract concepts. The book does not provide solutions for every exercise. Sometimes solutions are hints rather than explicit answers but this aspect is nice for self-study because it forces the reader to really consider what he/she is trying to solve/prove. Overall, Pinter's book is a great way to wet one's feet in abstract algebra at a great price!