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matissaflono's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
booksbybrendan's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was an interesting story, and not one that I would pick up usually. However, I did still find it enjoyable, and it is a quick read. So, if you want a historical mystery centered around chess (a concept that I didn't think would work but it somehow kind of does?), then check this book out.
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