Book Recommendation for Second Course in Linear Algebra

Question

I only took a non-rigorous linear algebra course (It was designed for non-math students). I finished most of Hungerford's algebra. Now I have two choices to study more advanced linear algebra: Hoffman's linear algebra, Finite dimensional vector spaces by Halmos. I already looked at the first chapter of both books. I think Halmos goes at a faster pace which is something I like. Would I miss anything if I start learning the book of Halmos instead of Hoffman's ?

Thank you

@DanielMcLaury These are the books that are in my university's library — Amr, Oct 04 '13 at 14:40
Does this answer your question? High-level linear algebra book — user1147844, Apr 26 '23 at 03:26

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 04 '13 at 14:46

Given the evidence of your "mathematical maturity" from Questions asked and Answered, if you find the pace of Halmos to your liking, then I'd continue with that.

Hoffman/Kunze is often an advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate linear algebra text. If you have time you might want to sample its exercises after finishing the Halmos book.

Book Recommendation for Second Course in Linear Algebra

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