A review by edward_wilsher
The Hustler by Walter Tevis

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

While this was never going to live up to the standard of The Queen's Gambit, this was still an enable book. The ending was telegraphed from early on but it felt earnt. The interactions with the love interest felt very weird and creepy however.