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Casino
In Casino bijt Marja Brouwers zich vast in de jaren negentig: een tijd van mediahypes, exhibistionisme, grote rijkdom en verloedering. Rink de Vilder, journalist, ontmoet in Monte Carlo de jachtontwerper Philip van Heemskerk en sluit met hem een laconieke vriendschap. Wanneer Rink aanwijzingen krijgt dat Philip zich bezighoudt met louche zaken, slaat de twijfel echter toe.
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First published January 1, 2004
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June 7, 2022
Ik schrijf normaal gesproken nooit reviews, maar voor dit boek maak ik een uitzondering.
Ik zal het kort houden: MENSEN, LEES DIT BOEK NIET!
Het boek bevat een nogal wankele verhaallijn met zelfzuchtige personages en nogal onlogische en vreemde situaties.
De “theoriestukken” zijn veel te moeilijk omschreven en hebben niks tot vrij weinig te maken met het verhaal. Volgens mij heeft mevrouw Brouwers ze ook alleen maar in het boek gestopt zodat ze kan bewijzen dat ze enige kennis van bepaalde onderwerpen heeft. Als ik meer wil weten over cocaïnesmokkel zoek ik dat wel op internet op.
Conclusie: ik heb medelijden met de eindredactie van dit veel te lange en bovenal nogal cynische boek. Dit boek lezen is doodzonde van ieders tijd.
Ik zal het kort houden: MENSEN, LEES DIT BOEK NIET!
Het boek bevat een nogal wankele verhaallijn met zelfzuchtige personages en nogal onlogische en vreemde situaties.
De “theoriestukken” zijn veel te moeilijk omschreven en hebben niks tot vrij weinig te maken met het verhaal. Volgens mij heeft mevrouw Brouwers ze ook alleen maar in het boek gestopt zodat ze kan bewijzen dat ze enige kennis van bepaalde onderwerpen heeft. Als ik meer wil weten over cocaïnesmokkel zoek ik dat wel op internet op.
Conclusie: ik heb medelijden met de eindredactie van dit veel te lange en bovenal nogal cynische boek. Dit boek lezen is doodzonde van ieders tijd.
January 15, 2020
Wat een verschrikkelijk boek! Ik kwam er met geen mogelijkheid doorheen. Het was dat we het gingen bespreken in de leesclub anders was ik er mee gestopt. Het hele boek bestaat uit een vreemd, ongeloofwaardig, slap verhaal, afgewisseld met allerlei filosofische, wetenschappelijke of juridische beschouwingen over de meest uiteenlopende dingen: van de zeven hoofdzonden tot huurovereenkomsten en plichten. De personages zijn oppervlakkig en de dialogen zijn weinig herkenbaar en invoelbaar. En de hele ondertoon van het boek heeft iets opstandigs en negatiefs wat op een gegeven moment ook oversloeg op mezelf: dat ik merkte dat ik op een punt kwam dat ik het boek niet eens meer mooi en goed wilde gaan vinden. En zelfs een aantal thema’s binnen de beschouwingen die an sich nog interessant zijn, zijn zo moeilijk opgeschreven dat het lijkt alsof het zo letterlijk is overgenomen uit een boek of van internet. De link met het verhaal is mij in veel gevallen ook volkomen ontgaan. Schijnbaar schetst het een goed tijdsbeeld van de jaren negentig en is het ook een aanklacht tegen een aantal maatschappelijke fenomenen, maar die boodschap is bij mij niet overgekomen in ieder geval. Ik lees alleen een hoop verbittering en zurigheid die eerder afstoten dan aanzetten tot nadenken.
October 6, 2024
Who is the greatest (fictional) poker player of all time?
Fictional poker players have been around for almost as long as motion pictures, but there has never been an official ranking of the 10 greatest and most interesting poker images created by the creators of movies and TV shows. And here's our guide to James Bond's baccarat strategy!
Here are the rules by which this ranking was made:
First, only fictional characters that do not exist in real life are eligible. So, for example, the role of Michael Imperioli in High Roller cannot participate. This is the story of Stu Ungar.
Second, an actor can participate in the leaderboard only once, even if he has played more than one poker player in his career. Such is the case with Paul Newman.
Third, no more than two images can be selected in the ranking from the same movie, because some movies have so many amazing images playing poker. That's the Rounders rule.
Barring that, anything else is eligible to make the list. If a character played poker in a movie, then he has a chance to be seen here.
But before we get to the top 10, let's give out a few honorable mentions first.
There are plenty of classic poker scenes on this list, but this is the best one that has absolutely no poker action. Not a single bet or raise has been made in it.
Just a bunch of guys sitting around the poker table but not playing right now. The truth is, sometimes the things that are said at the poker table are much more interesting than the game itself.
Card game cheaters have gotten a lot of screen time on the big and small screens, so it's a pretty competitive category.
Some may consider Paul Newman's scene from The Sting to be the most appropriate, or Edward Norton's from Rounders, but the 1972 western Trinity is STILL My Name! smashes the competition to shreds.
Rounders make numerous appearances on this list, and for good reason. The scenes in this movie are one of the biggest reasons poker's popularity has exploded like it has.
This short scene between Matt Damon and Edward Norton is one of the best.
Do you know what you can do when you feel sick? Watch this clip!
Will Salas
If this ranking were to rank fictional players based on how valuable their poker winnings are, Justin Timberlake's character from the sci-fi thriller In Time, Will Salas, would be number one.
Salas, Will Salas, battles the handsome Vincent Kartheiser, betting years and centuries and ends up winning 1,100 years of eternal youth.
Salas has the second best possible hand, but given that he already has 250 years of eternal youth in his stack, it seems completely insane to go all-in without the presence of an absolutely unbeatable nut.
It's a good thing things don't happen that way in the real world, because otherwise we'd have to watch Dan Bilzerian's appearances for ages.
Who is the greatest (fictional) poker player of all time?
Fictional poker players have been around for almost as long as motion pictures, but there has never been an official ranking of the 10 greatest and most interesting poker images created by the creators of movies and TV shows.
Here are the rules by which this ranking was made:
First, only fictional characters that do not exist in real life are eligible. So, for example, the role of Michael Imperioli in High Roller cannot participate. This is the story of Stu Ungar.
Second, an actor can participate in the leaderboard only once, even if he has played more than one poker player in his career. Such is the case with Paul Newman.
Third, no more than two images can be selected in the ranking from the same movie, because some movies have so many amazing images playing poker. This is the Rounders rule.
Barring that, anything else is eligible to make the list. If a character played poker in a movie, then he has a chance to be seen here.
But before we get to the top 10, let's give out a few honorable mentions first.
Best non-poker poker scene
There are plenty of classic poker scenes on this list, but this is the best one that has absolutely no poker action. Not a single bet or raise has been made in it.
Just a bunch of guys sitting around the poker table but not playing right now. The truth is, sometimes the things that are said at the poker table are much more interesting than the game itself.
Best cheat in poker
Card game cheaters have gotten a lot of screen time on the big and small screens, so it's a pretty competitive category.
Some may consider Paul Newman's scene from The Sting as the most appropriate illustration
Fictional poker players have been around for almost as long as motion pictures, but there has never been an official ranking of the 10 greatest and most interesting poker images created by the creators of movies and TV shows. And here's our guide to James Bond's baccarat strategy!
Here are the rules by which this ranking was made:
First, only fictional characters that do not exist in real life are eligible. So, for example, the role of Michael Imperioli in High Roller cannot participate. This is the story of Stu Ungar.
Second, an actor can participate in the leaderboard only once, even if he has played more than one poker player in his career. Such is the case with Paul Newman.
Third, no more than two images can be selected in the ranking from the same movie, because some movies have so many amazing images playing poker. That's the Rounders rule.
Barring that, anything else is eligible to make the list. If a character played poker in a movie, then he has a chance to be seen here.
But before we get to the top 10, let's give out a few honorable mentions first.
There are plenty of classic poker scenes on this list, but this is the best one that has absolutely no poker action. Not a single bet or raise has been made in it.
Just a bunch of guys sitting around the poker table but not playing right now. The truth is, sometimes the things that are said at the poker table are much more interesting than the game itself.
Card game cheaters have gotten a lot of screen time on the big and small screens, so it's a pretty competitive category.
Some may consider Paul Newman's scene from The Sting to be the most appropriate, or Edward Norton's from Rounders, but the 1972 western Trinity is STILL My Name! smashes the competition to shreds.
Rounders make numerous appearances on this list, and for good reason. The scenes in this movie are one of the biggest reasons poker's popularity has exploded like it has.
This short scene between Matt Damon and Edward Norton is one of the best.
Do you know what you can do when you feel sick? Watch this clip!
Will Salas
If this ranking were to rank fictional players based on how valuable their poker winnings are, Justin Timberlake's character from the sci-fi thriller In Time, Will Salas, would be number one.
Salas, Will Salas, battles the handsome Vincent Kartheiser, betting years and centuries and ends up winning 1,100 years of eternal youth.
Salas has the second best possible hand, but given that he already has 250 years of eternal youth in his stack, it seems completely insane to go all-in without the presence of an absolutely unbeatable nut.
It's a good thing things don't happen that way in the real world, because otherwise we'd have to watch Dan Bilzerian's appearances for ages.
Who is the greatest (fictional) poker player of all time?
Fictional poker players have been around for almost as long as motion pictures, but there has never been an official ranking of the 10 greatest and most interesting poker images created by the creators of movies and TV shows.
Here are the rules by which this ranking was made:
First, only fictional characters that do not exist in real life are eligible. So, for example, the role of Michael Imperioli in High Roller cannot participate. This is the story of Stu Ungar.
Second, an actor can participate in the leaderboard only once, even if he has played more than one poker player in his career. Such is the case with Paul Newman.
Third, no more than two images can be selected in the ranking from the same movie, because some movies have so many amazing images playing poker. This is the Rounders rule.
Barring that, anything else is eligible to make the list. If a character played poker in a movie, then he has a chance to be seen here.
But before we get to the top 10, let's give out a few honorable mentions first.
Best non-poker poker scene
There are plenty of classic poker scenes on this list, but this is the best one that has absolutely no poker action. Not a single bet or raise has been made in it.
Just a bunch of guys sitting around the poker table but not playing right now. The truth is, sometimes the things that are said at the poker table are much more interesting than the game itself.
Best cheat in poker
Card game cheaters have gotten a lot of screen time on the big and small screens, so it's a pretty competitive category.
Some may consider Paul Newman's scene from The Sting as the most appropriate illustration
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2023
"Casino" by Marja Brouwers is a compelling and introspective novel that explores the darker side of the gambling world. Through the eyes of the protagonist, the book delves into the psychological complexities of addiction and the destructive allure of casinos.
Brouwers' writing style is thought-provoking, capturing the internal struggle of the main character as they navigate the seductive world of gambling. The book offers a poignant commentary on the human condition and the lengths people will go to chase their desires.
With its insightful portrayal of the link: Lemon casino and other casinos environment and its examination of addiction, "Casino" is a gripping read that lingers in the mind long after the final page.
Brouwers' writing style is thought-provoking, capturing the internal struggle of the main character as they navigate the seductive world of gambling. The book offers a poignant commentary on the human condition and the lengths people will go to chase their desires.
With its insightful portrayal of the link: Lemon casino and other casinos environment and its examination of addiction, "Casino" is a gripping read that lingers in the mind long after the final page.
October 31, 2019
Mhh, lastig om dit boek een goed oordeel te geven. Er zaten nogal wat taaie filosofische stukken in die me niet konden grijpen maar eigenlijk denk ik dat Brouwers in de poging een goed tijdsbeeld te geven expres een deels spannend, deels frustrerend en deels arrogant saai boek heeft geschreven. Misschien had het wat korter gekund, maar ach, het zal wel.
August 5, 2018
Jammer van de wetenschappelijke, filosofische en saaie intermezzo's. Voor de rest een heel aardig boek.
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June 29, 2014
Marja Brouwers doet me in veel opzichten denken aan mijn favoriete schrijver A.F.Th van der Heijden. Een boeiende, meeslepende en spannende verhaallijn, filosofisch/wetenschappelijke uitstapjes (die ik niet allemaal begreep en ook niet persé erg boeiend vond) tegen een achtergrond die een geweldig tijdsbeeld schetst van de late jaren '90.
Ik ben 2 keer in dit boek begonnen. De eerste keer legde ik het na ca. 100 blz. weg. Met moeite en spijt. Ik las een spannend, nieuwsgierig makend en zeer goed geschreven verhaal. maar de intermezzo's over sterrenkunde, filosofie en andere voor mij té intellectuele thema's werkten als reclameblokken tijdens een spannende film op TV.
De tweede keer nam ik me voor me daar doorheen te vreten omdat het verhaal en het geschetste tijdsbeeld zo veelbelovend was en me enorm aantrok. Geen spijt van! Superboek!!
Ik ben 2 keer in dit boek begonnen. De eerste keer legde ik het na ca. 100 blz. weg. Met moeite en spijt. Ik las een spannend, nieuwsgierig makend en zeer goed geschreven verhaal. maar de intermezzo's over sterrenkunde, filosofie en andere voor mij té intellectuele thema's werkten als reclameblokken tijdens een spannende film op TV.
De tweede keer nam ik me voor me daar doorheen te vreten omdat het verhaal en het geschetste tijdsbeeld zo veelbelovend was en me enorm aantrok. Geen spijt van! Superboek!!
July 21, 2010
Finally managed to get through this book on the second try. Don't bother, this book neither brings anything nor entertains. Marja clearly wants to show that she is educated and has her characters enter into philosophical discussions that are out of character. It is a waste of the paper it was printed on.
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September 20, 2013Gestopt halverwege
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