heliacentr 's review for:

The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky
2.0
adventurous challenging medium-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

I don't know whether it's the case of 'lost in translation', but this is a bit torturing in Indonesian. I haven't read it in English, so it might've been a different experience (though I'm not sure).