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. 🤔
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.
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
@@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!
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.
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.
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
@@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! 😊📚
Hi dear Right now I just started the book (the gambler) right now, i’m in chapter 2 the problem is that I didn’t understand anything in the first chapter Why is that?
Great cliffhanger at the end of your review 🤩
Thank you!!
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. 🤔
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
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!
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.
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!
The best review!
Thank YOU for watching and sharing this feedback. I appreciate it.
When will you read Crime and Punishment? You can read it right after Notes from Underground no problem.
Trust me it’s in the plan. I must get back to reading this gem of an author. 2025…..
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! 😊📚
you skip out the part of what happens to the grandmother
Hi dear
Right now I just started the book (the gambler) right now, i’m in chapter 2 the problem is that I didn’t understand anything in the first chapter
Why is that?
Mmm. 🤔 I’d say maybe explore a site on TH-cam that helps you analyse each chapter? Maybe that will help?
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. 🤣