The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Book Review)
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Hello everyone. Well, in this video I talk about my life lesson gleaned from Dostoyevsky's book The Gambler and ironically, just realised I could be talking about my own compulsion to keep reading Dostoyevsky.
If you're wondering if I read other books, do not stress. I do. It just means I'm now well and truly into the thick of Dostoyevsky psyching myself up to read the BIG ones. You know what they are. Yes, Crime and Punishment and Brothers Karamazov.
Oh my, isn't he just a brilliant writer? Fan girl here.
Well anyway, bit of a long one today as I rant and rave about the other addiction we have in society that many people seem to have (me included) but are deluding themselves that they don't.
Over to you. Tell me your favourite Dostoyevsky book.
Hint: If you want to see the movie to this, head over to Vimeo and do a search to find it. It covers the story behind Dostoyevsky's contract with his publisher to get this book published within the set timeframe.
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Great cliffhanger at the end of your review 🤩
Thank you!!
You needn't be too intimidated by his major works, esp if you've already tackled War and Peace. Although Dostoevsky's writing contains a great depth of understanding about the human psyche, the actual reading experience is highly enjoyable and surprisingly easy considering the themes he's exploring.
Thank you! Yesterday I started reading House of the Dead and I can see how he would have had the gamut of human experience and psyche from this jail stint. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace by Leo Tolstoy
i taught for years as a lecturer in addiction .Ihave always been fascinated by the similarities between substance and process addictions , in gambliing superstition becomes so inportant ,My granny from the west of Ireland often talked about gambling at the crossroads ,and on one occassion a handsome man with a clovvn hoof turning up ,she would never let us having playing cards in the house .Iread the gambler years ago .........there was so much we could not understand ........it compliees with a step in GA (Gamblers Anonymous) that the problem in cunning baffling and powerful .Great review
Thank you for sharing this. I wasn’t aware about the compliance with GA. I also had to chuckle about the cards. Growing up, it was the same in our household. Absolutely no cards allowed in case they instilled any addictive behaviours….look at us all now with phones and technology being more addicted than ever. 🤔
After reading White Nights a week ago. I decided to dive in bought The Brother Karamazov, Demons and The Double & The Gambler. I'm looking to begin with The Gambler. Thanks for this
Thank you! I haven’t read Brothers or Demons yet but I’m looking forward to them!
@@LifeLessonsFromBooks I'm almost finished The Gambler and while the beginning is rough as well as throwing so many characters at once. However, when the grandmother appears the story really picks up the pace!
Im halfway through book . I love it. I think Alexei is a bit of a player or joker, who sees through the aristocratic pretensions of the characters and how money seems like the ultimate value. Its based on Authors real life. Realism.
Brilliant, that’s why I love Dostoyevsky’s writing!!! Happy reading!
I just wrapped up the audiobook, and I have to admit, I was initially unsure about the ending. But that cliffhanger you left us with? It's really grown on me; now I see it as a brilliant conclusion. Your video was fantastic too-loved every minute of it!
Wow thank you for this fantastic feedback. I really do appreciate it greatly you took the time to watch it. What was the audiobook like? I don’t use audiobooks (mainly because I listen to other stuff).
@@LifeLessonsFromBooks The audiobook was an immersive experience, with each character having a distinct voice actor, which I really enjoyed. It made it easier for me to recognize and remember the names, especially since Russian names can be tricky for me as a Colombian. The roulette sound effects added a cool touch, and the Babulinka scenes were hilarious and really brought the story to life.
Ha!! I had to smile with the sound of the roulette wheel. It brought the book to life then. Thank you.
The best review!
Thank YOU for watching and sharing this feedback. I appreciate it.
The book was amazing until the last chapters, especially when Polina ran away just after spending a comfortable night with Alexis and figuring out what would they do in the future.
And how Alexis went with the french so easily to Paris even though she wants only his money
Wonderful! Was it your first Dostoyevsky or have you read any others?
@@LifeLessonsFromBooks no i have read poor folk and some other short stories but never a well known book such as crime and punishment or brothers Karamazov
Ah! I read White Folk and the Short Stories too. It wasn’t bad but I didn’t find the stories as compelling as his other books. I haven’t read the others but looking forward to it. Happy reading! 😊📚
Me & 😁 my friend read that book 📚📖 along with War And Peace The US & Russia Have much of the same modus operoni
Exact. Bingo. Yes, all that. 🤣