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nevaehenson's review against another edition
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Racial slurs
28rv_ss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
s0ph1e_a's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
3.0
There was a section near the beginning which I felt was unnecessary for the book and didn’t add to the narrative, and at points the chess jargon was slightly more than I could absorb easily.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Racial slurs
emmy9's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual assault and Racial slurs
applebottomjeans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Racial slurs
canttalk_reading's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
For one, Beth in the book is much easier to understand and root for as you get to see how her mind works. Also her mother/daughter relationship with Alma is more heartfelt and sincere.
My only critiques are that I found the first part of the book a little less exciting compared to the last half. And I wish we had more insight and emotion where her relationships with Benny and Harry are concerned.
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Racial slurs
iirissr's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racial slurs and Misogyny
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Death, Car accident, Sexual assault, Drug use, Cursing, Child abuse, Classism, and Grief
Moderate: Vomit, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Racism, Religious bigotry, Medical content, and Body shaming
Minor: Blood
elspethmigliore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
the beginning of the story felt really odd and tense, and the sa scene with Jolene was very unnecessary and uncomfortable. i liked how we got to see beth slowly start getting back into chess again when she left Methuen, and how Mrs. Wheatley started supporting her in it.
i would’ve liked to see more of each character after beth had established relationships with them and not just randomly hooked up with them and then never spoke to them again (harry, somewhat benny). i feel like there could even been so much more with each relationship. it also seems like the ending was a bit rushed.
the drugs and alcohol were definitely a lot and it became frustrating to keep reading about beth’s addictions, but that did make for a more satisfying ending when she cut out those things.
i don’t play chess and i could still follow this story really well, but it’s mostly chess terms with a plot. i likes the tv series so much better
would probably reread but not definitely ☑️
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Racism
Minor: Child death and Body shaming
abe26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship