From poker tournaments to poker stories
Passionate about literature (obviously), François Degryse is however not an author like the others: he is also and above all a great poker enthusiast.. It’s quite simple, the writer has been enjoying this hobby for more than ten years in France and abroad. In particular, he regularly travels to the United States to take part in tournaments. It is therefore very logical that he integrated his love of cards into the love story that he wanted to tell to the general public.
In Double Chancepublished in 2021 by Jets d’entreprises, Alice and Pierre, both weakened by complicated life paths and romances that ended badly, meet during a poker tournament organized in Deauville. An encounter which allows the author to show us how life can be strongly compared to a game of poker.
In the game as in life, we play our cards as best we can, we adapt, we juggle emotions and we must take risks. And it’s a fact, for the two heroes of this book, even the strongest poker combinations cannot compete with the power of the bond that quickly unites them. If they don’t go so far as to explore the best online casinos in France together, they exercise their passion for gaming in physical establishments that make more than one dream. Ultimately, it is life stronger than the game, with its own victories and defeats, into which François Degryse’s work immerses us.
A book that seemed obvious
Asked about how he wrote his very first novel, the poker-loving writer spoke of the fact that it was obvious for him to anchor his plot in Deauville, where he himself had a revelation as a player. Once the place has been chosen and once his imagination has launched into the twists and turns of love, he only needed a week alone to find the motivation to start writing his work.
The result is a simple and effective story, written over 240 pages and which introduces us to two very endearing characters. Between moments of bluffing at the poker table and moments of getting naked in the real world, everyone seeks to find their place in a game of seduction that is unlike any other. Through elegant and precise writing, the author shows us how the resources necessary to triumph at poker are confused with those which allow us to lead the life we want. A great lesson!
Poker at the heart of various works
In August 2021, François Degryse let his community know that he had started working on his second novel. Will it still be a story mixing play and love? Only he knows for the moment! And for now, the mystery continues to remain unsolved… In any case, one thing is certain, if you liked this universe, other works could allow you to stay in the world of casinos to prolong the pleasure.
In the first place, The memoirs of a fallen poker queen is an essential book to learn more about behind the scenes in the world of poker. Molly Bloom, a graduate of the University of Boulder in political science, recounts her own adventure in the field. A very intense adventure full of twists and turns that is worth discovering. The story is so astonishing, in fact, that the book was made into a film, appointed The Great Gamea few years ago!
More classic, The Poker Player d’Anna Lyra invites you to discover Marseille differently. We are at the beginning of the 20th century and Jem is a young man with a (too) quiet life who suddenly meets a mysterious poker player who will turn his life upside down. Released at the end of 2015, this book won over critics and the general public alike!
Finally, he is possible to discover The Ace of Heartsa book written by Morgane Moncomble, published in 2022, which immerses you in the passionate story of Rose and Levi, two characters who have two things in common: a dark past and a gift for poker. Aimed at young adults, this contemporary romance should touch your heart.
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By Victor De Sepausy
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