Shankar, Ballentine or Zettili for a first book on QM?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for undergraduate-level texts in quantum mechanics, highlighting three books that are well-regarded for their mathematical rigor. The user has a solid foundation in classical physics, ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, and multivariable calculus but lacks knowledge in analytical mechanics and quantum mechanics. Zettili is noted for its detailed solved problems and derivations, though it may not cover some important topics thoroughly. Another recommended book features a comprehensive 600-page content with an impressive 200-page appendix, which the user found beneficial alongside Zettili. While Shankar's book is criticized for being overly verbose and dull, it is still acknowledged as a significant resource. Ballentine's book is suggested as an excellent choice for a second text in quantum mechanics. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting texts that balance depth and clarity for effective learning in quantum mechanics.
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All three seem to be loved, mathematically rigorous, and appropriate as undergraduate-level texts. I have a good knowledge of classical physics, ODEs and PDEs, linear algebra and multivar calculus, but no knowledge of analytical mechanics or QM. Some opinions on these or other recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Zettili contains many solved problems and derivations are in general detailed, but it is short on explaining some/many important topics.
A book that I had the pleasure in reading was:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0199560277/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Its contains around 600 pages of chapters and a 200 pages appendix (an awesome appendix).
I did supplement some parts of this book with Zettili's. My own reviews of both can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/site/muhanad/home/books

I am not a fan of Shankar's, gets me bored easily (kind of too wordy ?)
I haven't used Bellentine's before.
 
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shankar of course
 
Zettilli is incredible. I would put it over Shankar.
 
I don't venture myself anymore on suggestions as to which book to start with; I can say, however, that you should have Ballentine's book as a prime candidate for a second book on quantum mechanics.
 
Awesome, thanks for the replies!
 

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