The story of a soul swept away by the grip of obsession... The Gambler, a novel infused with elements from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s own life, is not just a tale of addiction—it is a striking portrait of human dignity, love, and ambition. Set in a fictional spa town in Germany, the story follows young tutor Alexei Ivanovich as he spirals into a world of gambling, obsessive love, and deep inner conflict. Walking the fine line between hope and ruin, Alexei loses more than money at the roulette table—he ...