The Color of Money by Walter Tevis

The Color of Money

Walter Tevis

300 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

"Tevis in unequaled when it comes to creating and sustaining the tension of a high stakes game. Even readers who have never lifted a cue will be captivated."--Publishers WeeklyTwenty years after he conquered the underground pool circuit as The Hus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.58

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