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generalmalfoy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was incredible, the chess matches were captivating, even though I barely know the basic chess rules. Seeing Beth conquer her problems, facing new challenges, seeing her emotions take a hold of her before her mind kicks in and it's just thinking, cold-blooded strategy, that was everything to me.
Watching her grow up, both as a person and as a chess-player was so good too. This book was masterfully written, and I will for sure re-read this.
All in all, I just loved this so much.
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Vomit
jonwood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
For what it's worth, a member of my book club showed us that you could play through most of the major games if you wish. I wouldn't recommend the book, but I wouldn't discourage reading it either. Though, I think the Bobby Fischer biography "Endgame" by Frank Brady a much better Chess read.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
theswordandthesea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
m4yli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use
Minor: Death of parent
ivy_camilla's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment
canadawithoutthec's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault
antoniac's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual content
mh9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Good for older adults, wouldn't recommend to children or people under 16.lydiawilson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content
28rv_ss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Car accident