
The Hustler : From the author of The Queen's Gambit - now a major Netflix drama
by Walter Tevis
Title:
The Hustler : From the author of The Queen's Gambit - now a major Netflix drama
Author:
Walter Tevis
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
224 pages
Publisher:
Hachette UK Distribution
ISBN-13:
9781399601474
EAN:
9781399601474
Classifications:
Modern and Contemporary (Post c 1945)
Weight (g):
318
Dimensions (mm):
198 x 129 x 20
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
FROM 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' TIMEThe 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.

















