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allandanybooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story is definitely intense and totally hooked me in from the start. I know very little about chess but this book makes want to learn to play and to understand the game like Beth does. Beth is a very interesting character and in some parts I could totally see myself in her. An amazing book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Death and Death of parent
roxiw's review against another edition
inspiring
tense
fast-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
3.0
I didn't understand a lot of the chess jargon, but it was enjoyable despite that. Not very clear when/how time is (or isn't) passing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
a_novaturient_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
kathryn_changedbychrist's review against another edition
I wasn't even all the way through the first chapter. I decided to put it down because of some sexual content I wasn't a fan of. I may end up picking it up again in the future, but this isn't the book I need right now at this time in my life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Racism
nicolaparty's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
There are a lot of detailed descriptions of chess matches in this book. The character's story is interesting, but the description of the games themselves wasn't enjoyable for me as someone who doesn't play chess. I'd think that for someone who understands the game, these parts would be really good, however.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, and Addiction
Minor: Racial slurs, Infidelity, and Adult/minor relationship
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