The Gambler

audiobook (Unabridged) A Brilliant Exploration of Obsession, Risk, and Fortune

By Fyodor Dostoevsky

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What if you could win everything—and lose yourself?

The Gambler is Fyodor Dostoevsky's electrifying story of risk, addiction, and emotional collapse.

Based on his own gambling struggles, the tale follows Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor whose descent into obsession begins with a spin of the roulette wheel—and spirals into madness, financial ruin, and unrequited love.

This modern translation captures the rush and tension of every high-stakes decision, immersing listeners in a world where luck is cruel, and every bet could be your last.

What You'll Discover in This Audiobook:

-A Thrilling Psychological Descent – Follow a man's unraveling through risk, pride, and desperation.

-A Tale of Passion and Power – Navigate love, obsession, and manipulation among the European elite.

-A Brilliantly Modernized Dostoevsky Classic – Narrated with clarity, urgency, and heart for today's audience.

-Themes of Greed, Addiction, and Redemption – A cautionary parable that still strikes with force.

Place your bet—but be warned: in Dostoevsky's world, the house always wins.

The Gambler