book for complex analysis

Question

I have to read complex analysis.I have two options for books to follow. J.B. Conway, Functions of One Complex Variable and Complex analysis by L.V. Ahlfors.Which book should I follow?

Answer 1

I have used both books and would recommend Ahlfors as a good tool for getting a wide variety of exercise problems. Also, see this related MSE question.

Answer 2

Ahlfors'book (use 3rd edition) is a classic but is hard to read ;Conway is a good readable treatment well used in courses . If you are doing this without a teacher you are safer with Conway.