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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
The book disgusted me with its sexual content, additionally disgusting because it involved minors and was explicit in its explanations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
I watched the Netflix show before I listened to the audiobook. The book is nearly identical to the tv show...or vice versa. It was very enjoyable, but I have to say in this case, the tv show did it better. But I still very much enjoyed the book.
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this nearly in one sitting, which is not exactly a compliment to the n0vel. Easy to read and compelling, especially if you know Beth through the Netflix adaptation. I think I binged the show in a a day as well.
So much of this book is taken up by long descriptions of chess games (of course), so if you don't know chess well, there's a lot of skimming you can do. Although it is a testament to Tevis that he can make a chess game read a nuanced and high stakes as a battle scene or a boxing match. (Although in most books, I skim the battle scenes and sports descriptions too).
Either way, this is a quick and interesting read that's not to challenging but has a little more depth than your average beach book.
So much of this book is taken up by long descriptions of chess games (of course), so if you don't know chess well, there's a lot of skimming you can do. Although it is a testament to Tevis that he can make a chess game read a nuanced and high stakes as a battle scene or a boxing match. (Although in most books, I skim the battle scenes and sports descriptions too).
Either way, this is a quick and interesting read that's not to challenging but has a little more depth than your average beach book.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Quite sad but I did enjoy the strong sense of feminisim in this book.
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
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
I really enjoyed the premise of this book. A girl of the 50’s/60’s taking on the world of chess during the reign of the Soviet Union.
I gave it 4 stars only because for me, some of the writing was more “gritty” than I prefer. I am not a chess player so wondered how I’d feel about it and it truly was worth my time.
I gave it 4 stars only because for me, some of the writing was more “gritty” than I prefer. I am not a chess player so wondered how I’d feel about it and it truly was worth my time.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
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