The Gambler and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Gambler and Other Stories

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Ronald Meyer (Translator)

386 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective sad slow-paced
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The Gambler and Other Stories is Fyodor Dostoyevsky's collection of one novella and six short stories reflecting his own life - indeed, 'The Gambler', a story of a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian General, was written un...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 80%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.11

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