The Hustler by Walter Tevis

The Hustler

Walter Tevis

240 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics literary mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The legendary novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit about an ambitious pool shark who discovers what it takes to make the big time. The basis for the acclaimed film starring Paul Newman. To the strangers he plays i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
tense 46%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
mysterious 23%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 32%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.93

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