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dqenpointe's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 entertaining but honestly the Netflix series follows the book so closely and was more enjoyable.
kristym's review against another edition
4.5
With audio books I usually have a hard time being engaged and giving a good rating but this story kept me engaged through basically it all except for all the men names came a little confusing. Great story and sweet ending
ilianachloe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
flamepea's review against another edition
2.0
I found this book very flat. The chess games were interesting for someone who knows zilch about chess yet it became repetitive and the characters/storyline do not expand beyond it. Additionally it contained problematic representation of women of colour.
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why was it necessary for the only black character to rape the main character? its never discussed afterwards. plus, reinforcing lesbian/queer pedophile stereotype.studiouspoppy's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
literally this is so clearly written by a white man. i’m annoyed at the casual use of the n word (with a hard r too) to show the culture of the time; i’m annoyed at how the abuse of a literal child seems to be written as it’s nothing??? or like it’s not as bad as it is when she was literally being exploited by her mother?? idk i feel very annoyed also that they made it a series with an adult protagonist like she’s not a child when her addiction started & it wasn’t the orphanage’s fault that she became dependent.
loukar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
helenehannailona's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
lucyistoocool's review against another edition
5.0
So riveting!! The writing was so good, the perfect balance of plot, internal dialogue, feelings, and visualization. I don’t even care about chess but I care about Beth Harmon.
soliteyah's review against another edition
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I don't play chess but found this extremely readable and engaging. I was really rooting for Beth and on the edge of my seat during her games.
helenasophie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5