Risk and gambling theme
Gambling first appeared a long time ago. There were always people who weren’t averse to risk and trying their luck at poker, roulette, etc. Even in classical writings whole chapters which describe variety of games, entertainment can be met. Now there’re a lot of different literature related to gambling theme both specialized and belles-lettres. But it makes sense to stop only on some of them.
Hazard in bestsellers
4 most popular books describing casino which have become the world’s best-sellers. They clearly describe players’ life, casinos and real money pokies Australia.
Hunter S. Thompson, «Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas»
That’s what book critics called the best gonzo journalism work. Subsequently, sensational movie that had won lots of fans was filmed on its basis. Thompson may be called the founder of this style, which essence’s in deep subjective description of reality from the first-person perspective. Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, his partner, major book characters, are going to Las Vegas with a huge consignment of drugs. “Heart of the American Dream” description, with its night entertainment, temptations and drug addiction.
Ian Fleming, «Casino Royale»
Famous James Bond. The first novel by Ian Fleming about 007 agent’s adventures was released in 1953. It tells a story of arisen confrontation between James Bond and Le Chiffre, Russian spy. French casino, where James Bond has to play baccarat against an opponent. Le Chiffre tries to kill Bond because of card debt, but 007 constantly wins. Based on the novel movie was also filmed.
Catherine Cookson, «The Gambling Man»
Catherine Cookson wrote a book that became a bestseller in 1975. The main character’s a player who’s trying to break a road in life by marrying rich woman. Norman Stone has filmed small TV Series based on this novel in 1995.
Fyodor Dostoevsky, «The Gambler»
This novel has a prehistory. Dostoevsky wrote it hoping to pay off debts, which had been formed as a result of his losses in roulette. So this book can be called autobiographical.
World classic, who’s known for his love for gambling entertainment, described unbridled passion for card games. The main character’s traveling through Europe accompanied by his family in grandmother’s death anticipation, wishing to receive inheritance. However, grandmother has managed to lose her wealth in casino.
Constant interest
There’re so many popular, well-known books, which have become readable worldwide and which describe human passion for gambling. It must be admitted that love of forbidden and risky always existed; it was described by known classics from ancient times. Many interesting novels that have become all favorite films’ prototypes are in demand by all generations, who are interested in casino and for whom possibility of easy money is relevant at all times.
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