The Loser
by William Hoffman Jr.
Buy on AmazonIt's nothing like a masterpiece, but it's well and sensibly told, the story drawn in a pleasing, plain tone. Especially memorable are the passages where Hoffman describes the outsize role of Luck in the life of a gambler.
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"It's nothing like a masterpiece, but it's well and sensibly told, the story drawn in a pleasing, plain tone. Especially memorable are the passages where Hoffman describes the outsize role of Luck in the life of a gambler."
By the Book: Patrick Dewitt · nytimes.com