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243 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400030606
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 March 2003
Description
Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying as a mate in four. Now an acclaimed Netflix series.Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,666 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
emotional 48%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
informative 20%
hopeful 18%
sad 17%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Racial slurs
243 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400030606
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 March 2003
Description
Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying as a mate in four. Now an acclaimed Netflix series.Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,666 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
emotional 48%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
informative 20%
hopeful 18%
sad 17%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Racial slurs