The Gambler

Another excellent work by Dostoevsky. One reason I am a huge fan of Dostoevsky is because of how well he puts readers into the minds of his characters. We in turn are able to learn a lot about life from the characters' perspectives. For example, what goes through the head of a chronic gambler? How are they able to spend the last bit of money they have on gambling? What urges them on to keep gambling? Through The Gambler, the reader can get very clear answers to these questions.

Compared to other works of Dostoevsky, The Gambler is a much easier read. The plot is often incredibly riveting. The characters feel very real. The language isn't as dense as Dostoevsky's other works. Still, something prevented me from giving the book 5 stars. Highly recommend nonetheless!