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224 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
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Language: English
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"A wonderful hymn to the last true era when men of substance played pool with a vengeance."-Time OutWhen it was first published in 1959, The Hustler was the first--and the best--novel written about billiards in the 400-year history of the game. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 15%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Average rating
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Graphic
Alcohol, Violence, VomitModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, RacismMinor
Racial slurs, Fatphobia, Homophobia
224 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A wonderful hymn to the last true era when men of substance played pool with a vengeance."-Time OutWhen it was first published in 1959, The Hustler was the first--and the best--novel written about billiards in the 400-year history of the game. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 15%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Violence, VomitModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, RacismMinor
Racial slurs, Fatphobia, Homophobia