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The Hustler (Eddie Felson, #1)

Walter Tevis

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Description:To Fast Eddie Felsen, a young pool hustler, there was only one thing that to make the big time and the big money in the world of pool by beating the best in the country.Hustling suckers in small towns for good stake money was practice for his goal, and when he felt ready he went to Bennington’s pool hall in Chicago to find Minnesota Fats. Eddie and Fats pit nerve against skill in a fantastic match over an unbroken thirty-six hours. Eddie’s final painful loss teaches him that nerve alone isn’t enough—guts, stamina, and character make the difference between winners and losers.It takes an interlude with Sarah, an alcoholic and a born loser, to bring the lesson home, and the shrewd advice and backing of Bert, a professional gambler, to put it into practice. Bert knows talent without character is nothing and stakes Eddie to a climactic all-or-nothing rematch. When it is over, Eddie knows a great deal more about big-time pool, about money, and about himself. In beating Fats he became the best in the country. "A fine, swift, wanton, offbeat novel." —The New York TimesThe basis for a major motion picture starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason, this landmark novel packs plenty of action, romance, and suspense.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Hustler (Eddie Felson, #1). To get started finding The Hustler (Eddie Felson, #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: To Fast Eddie Felsen, a young pool hustler, there was only one thing that to make the big time and the big money in the world of pool by beating the best in the country.Hustling suckers in small towns for good stake money was practice for his goal, and when he felt ready he went to Bennington’s pool hall in Chicago to find Minnesota Fats. Eddie and Fats pit nerve against skill in a fantastic match over an unbroken thirty-six hours. Eddie’s final painful loss teaches him that nerve alone isn’t enough—guts, stamina, and character make the difference between winners and losers.It takes an interlude with Sarah, an alcoholic and a born loser, to bring the lesson home, and the shrewd advice and backing of Bert, a professional gambler, to put it into practice. Bert knows talent without character is nothing and stakes Eddie to a climactic all-or-nothing rematch. When it is over, Eddie knows a great deal more about big-time pool, about money, and about himself. In beating Fats he became the best in the country. "A fine, swift, wanton, offbeat novel." —The New York TimesThe basis for a major motion picture starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason, this landmark novel packs plenty of action, romance, and suspense.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Hustler (Eddie Felson, #1). To get started finding The Hustler (Eddie Felson, #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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