A Gambler's Anatomy by Jonathan Lethem

A Gambler's Anatomy

Jonathan Lethem

287 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

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A Gambler's Anatomy by Jonathan Lethem is a enlightening and introspective novel that will captivate readers who appreciate complex, philosophical explorations of the human condition, the blurred lines between chance and fate, and the search for meaning in a seemingly unpredictable world.

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Handsome, impeccably tuxedoed Bruno Alexander travels the world winning large sums of money from amateur "whales" who think they can challenge his peerless acumen at backgammon. Fronted by his pasty, vampiric manager, Edgar Falk, Bruno arrives in ...

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Community Reviews

3.07
based on 406 reviews

Moods

dark: 50%

emotional: 25%

mysterious: 25%

reflective: 25%

sad: 25%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
12% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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