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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
I enjoyed reading the Queen's Gambit, although I'm guessing a key part of enjoying this book is being an avid chess player! I enjoyed the story without that, but thought I might have enjoyed it more if I had sat down with a chess board to check out the moves mentioned AND if I had been a knowledgeable chess aficionado. If I had been, I would have enjoyed the references to all the historical chess figures that were mentioned in the book. Still a fun read.
Totally picked this up after watching the TV series, the adaptation was good and made a couple of solid choices. A lot of the great of the TV series can be found in the original book.
Izaziva ovisnost, ne može se prestati čitati, dobila sam želju odigrati partiju šaha
It was like watching the series all over again! I was amazed that the dialogue was exactly the same in the series.
Book was great and took me only 2-3 days to read. I wish the author delved a little more into the emotions of the characters, but other than enjoyed his direct, descriptive and well-paced prose. (The descriptions of the chess games went a little long, but I appreciate Tevis's clear passion and knowledge of the game.) I also like that he doesn't always spell things out. He doesn't interpret things for you and lets the reader fill in some of the blanks. (show, not tell)
Book was great and took me only 2-3 days to read. I wish the author delved a little more into the emotions of the characters, but other than enjoyed his direct, descriptive and well-paced prose. (The descriptions of the chess games went a little long, but I appreciate Tevis's clear passion and knowledge of the game.) I also like that he doesn't always spell things out. He doesn't interpret things for you and lets the reader fill in some of the blanks. (show, not tell)
Read this because I want to watch the HBO show [movie?]. Pretty good - not sure that anyone not somewhat interested in chess would find it that interesting.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
loved it. can see why they made it into a Netflix series
Young orphan girl is taught chess by the janitor at the orphanage. She is a natural and chess becomes her life. Good feeling kind of story. Quick read, real page Turner.
Young orphan girl is taught chess by the janitor at the orphanage. She is a natural and chess becomes her life. Good feeling kind of story. Quick read, real page Turner.
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gorgeously intense
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Death of parent
Minor: Racial slurs, Rape
The range of this author, I can hardly believe is the same one who wrote Mockingbird