Frédérique is a college professor, has a son, a husband she is separated half, she goes to the movies and a few friends. She leads a life finally strong typical of our time. The first chapters are very subtle in the narrative complications and difficulties to position themselves in the hazards of everyday life. And then, by chance discovers Frédérique roulette, and fascinated by the mechanics of the chance she abandons roulette conduct of his life. We are witnessing a drift that holds us spellbound. Jusquoù she will go, I will not reveal. The description of the midst of the casino is very interesting, tics, beliefs and superstitions accustomed uncovering the real world. A fascinating story, well built, well written. A fair point: the paperback edition of the characters are lowercase.