The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
English
"The Gambler" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a short novel completed in 1866. Set in a German casino town, it follows Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor working for an indebted Russian family awaiting a wealthy relative's death. Hopelessly in love with his employer's stepdaughter Polina, Alexei becomes drawn into the intoxicating world of roulette. The nove...
pursuit of fortune at the gaming tables. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mason Hill
3 weeks agoIf you enjoy this genre, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Barbara Harris
2 months agoI have to admit, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Donald Thompson
1 month agoThis download was worth it since the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. I learned so much from this.
Noah Taylor
3 months agoHaving read this twice, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A true masterpiece of its kind.
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Mark Garcia
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. I learned so much from this.