emmay's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
tomhill's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as The Hustler, and it has little in common with the film version of The Color of Money. But it's an interesting and mostly entertaining read depicting Fast Eddie's life in the 1980s. It doesn't have the same edge or focus on obsession as The Hustler, but it depicts Eddie as a better, if more aimless person. So I found that intriguing: the way Tevis shows us how Eddie has mellowed twenty years after the first novel. He treats the people (specifically the woman) in his life better, and is actually open to interests outside of playing pool. In fact, he often has no interest in playing pool at all. A version of this book that more closely resembled the plot of the film may have been more engaging, if more predictable. While The Hustler is all about one man's obsession, The Color of Money focuses much more on the man himself.
edward_wilsher's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
While the main character is more likeable in this book over the previous one, this one felt as though a lot of the sub-plots had little to no impact on the overall story. That, with the feeling that the big change for the main character at the end was rushed and not earnt meant this one didn't hit anywhere near the previous one.
bigtomlaff's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Not a good read. It is not the same story as the film, but it is a sequel to The Hustler, and unfortunately it doesn't change much from the problems of the written version of that either. It's the same story, Eddie is back and he has to beat Fats again, yet Eddie just feels so bland I can't feel anything for him. I thought I'd give this a stab after the last one let me down, what a foolish move that was. Don't bother reading just watch the film, it's so much better in every way.
iainkelly_writing's review against another edition
5.0
How much you enjoy this book might depend on how much the intricacies of pool interest you. I loved it, not just for the pool action, but the character of the aging Fast Eddie Felson, trying to find that spark of youth one last time. I don't think I've rooted for a character to win and overcome as much as I wanted to see Eddie win by the end of this book. And obviously, picturing Fast Eddie as Paul Newman helps. Superb, and best read with The Hustler together as a series.
dartherebus's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Drug use
waegvanwonk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
wormyreads's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
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