The Hustler by Walter Tevis

The Hustler

Walter Tevis with Joe Barrett (Narrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

To Fast Eddie Felsen, a young pool hustler, there was only one thing that mattered: to make the big time and the big money in the world of pool by beating the best in the country. Hustling suckers in small towns for good stake money was practice f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

adventurous 48%
tense 48%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
mysterious 24%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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