224 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
"A wonderful hymn to the last true era when men of substance played pool with a vengeance."-Time OutWhen it was first published in 1959, The Hustler was the first--and the best--novel written about billiards in the 400-year history of the game. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Vomit, AlcoholModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, MisogynyMinor
Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia
224 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"A wonderful hymn to the last true era when men of substance played pool with a vengeance."-Time OutWhen it was first published in 1959, The Hustler was the first--and the best--novel written about billiards in the 400-year history of the game. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Vomit, AlcoholModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, MisogynyMinor
Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia