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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I have absolutely no idea how a book about pool was so good
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Easy read. The original book about pool, gambling and hustling in pool halls. Such good characters!!
2.5 stars. One of the least likable protagonists I have ever read about. Such a disappointment after the queens gambit.
hopeful
reflective
tense
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
While not as good as the Queen's Gambit (Beth Harmon was oh so much more compelling than Eddie Felson), this still captured the same type of "experiencing the game" magic. I felt like I'd stayed up all night myself after Fast Eddie's initial encounter with Minnesota Fats in Chicago. Looking forward to reading the sequel and then watching the movies. Then on to Tevis's sci-fi books!
Cosa significa essere un vincente? Cosa porta una persona dotata di un talento qualsiasi ad eccellere? “Fast” Eddie potrebbe essere un asso del biliardo, ma dovrà cadere e rialzarsi più volte prima di capire la differenza che corre fra il VOLER vincere e il POTER vincere. Il libro di Tevis è una bella metafora su cosa ci rende speciali, su come spesso ci poniamo dei limiti nascosti dietro scuse e giustificazioni. Non pensavo mi potesse interessare una storia su uno sport che proprio non conosco e invece il racconto funziona e avvince.
A solid little noir, like a shot of whiskey. The sad fate of Fast Eddie Felson, damned to spend his life chasing the highs and lows of professional pool sharking is a hell of a thing to experience.
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes