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172 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781600960871
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Publication date: 30 July 2008
Description
The Gambler paints a stark picture of the attractions--and addictions--of gambling. Using skillful characterization, Dostoevsky faithfully depicts life among the gambling set in old Germany. This probing psychological novel explores the tangled lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,314 reviews
Moods
dark 36%
tense 32%
funny 29%
emotional 24%
sad 20%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AddictionModerate
Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Toxic friendshipMinor
Death
172 pages • first pub 1866 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781600960871
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Publication date: 30 July 2008
Description
The Gambler paints a stark picture of the attractions--and addictions--of gambling. Using skillful characterization, Dostoevsky faithfully depicts life among the gambling set in old Germany. This probing psychological novel explores the tangled lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,314 reviews
Moods
dark 36%
tense 32%
funny 29%
emotional 24%
sad 20%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AddictionModerate
Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Toxic friendshipMinor
Death