The Hustler
From the author of The Queen's Gambit – now a major Netflix drama
(Author) Walter TevisFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX DRAMA 'IF HEMINGWAY HAD THE PASSION FOR POOL THAT HE HAD FOR BULLFIGHTING, HIS HERO MIGHT HAVE BEEN EDDIE FELSON' TIME The novel that inspired the legendary Paul Newman film, The Hustler tells the story of Fast Eddie Felson, a young pool player who hustles suckers in small towns, looking for stake money so he can reach his goal: a marathon match in Chicago against Minnesota Fats. A classic of American fiction, The Hustler is an exploration of guts, stamina and character, and one man with a talent for life in smoky poolrooms.
Walter Tevis
Walter Tevis was an American novelist known for his iconic work "The Queen's Gambit," a gripping tale of a female chess prodigy navigating addiction and success. His sparse, precise prose and keen insight into human psychology made him a master of character-driven storytelling, influencing generations of readers and writers.
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