Bucking the Tiger
Achmed Abdullah
Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
A group of down-and-outers decide on the ultimate gamble: they will bankroll one of themselves, chosen by lot, to live well for a year. Then the one chosen must commit suicide after that year, so that the others can cash in on his life insurance policy. Complications arise when the "lucky winner" finds an unexpected turn in his fortunes. How can he get out of it with his honor intact, or will he "welch" on the deal?
"Bucking the tiger" refers to the game of Faro, one of the most popular card games played in saloons and gambling halls in the 1800s. The name is thought to have come from early card backs that featured a drawing of a Bengal tiger. (Summary by TriciaG) (4 hr 34 min)
Chapitres
| Broke | 11:17 | Lu par Inkell |
| "Seven Men from All the World" | 24:19 | Lu par Lindsay Ann Cameron |
| The Plan | 15:47 | Lu par Lindsay Ann Cameron |
| The Turn of a Card | 16:55 | Lu par Lindsay Ann Cameron |
| Mac's Jackpot | 24:01 | Lu par ToddHW |
| All In | 16:45 | Lu par marisad6 |
| The Midas Touch | 18:40 | Lu par marisad6 |
| Mac Hires an Office | 21:55 | Lu par Lindsay Ann Cameron |
| The Deputation | 20:47 | Lu par Lindsay Ann Cameron |
| The Booming of the Western Crown | 16:36 | Lu par Lindsay Ann Cameron |
| An Option | 20:26 | Lu par ToddHW |
| Emily Steeves | 20:13 | Lu par MelissaMarie |
| A Gleam of Light | 14:17 | Lu par MelissaMarie |
| Wastrels, Regenerate | 16:34 | Lu par MelissaMarie |
| Andy's Coup | 15:40 | Lu par MelissaMarie |
Critiques
John Price
surprisingly good story, even though it has several different narrators it none the less is a very good story. JUST GO AHEAD AND LISTEN TO IT.👍🏼✌🏼
not bad
Pesach Loeb
pretty good yarn but the end was a bit to abrupt for me.