Reviews

The Immortal Game: A History of Chess, or How 32 Carved Pieces on a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science and the Human Brain by David Shenk

realkenzaburo's review against another edition

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75

breadandmushrooms's review

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

pjgilmore's review

medium-paced

2.5

jayyb's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

coyote1909's review

informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I got this book when I was first getting into chess.  Shenk's exploration of the game's origins, major players, and cultural influence is solidly written, informative, and fairly light.  You don't have to know a lick about the finer nuances of chess to get something from this book.

isloc's review

informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

Pop history on an interesting subject. Well written 

willowchloe's review

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

corpoto's review

informative medium-paced

3.25

abbyrosecook's review

informative reflective

5.0

b1nk's review against another edition

informative

3.5