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278 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780795343070
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: RosettaBooks
Publication date: 29 September 2014
Description
From the author of THE HUSTLER, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT is a modern classic about a troubled chess prodigy and her battle to surviveWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, al...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,737 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
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Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Racial slurs278 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780795343070
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: RosettaBooks
Publication date: 29 September 2014
Description
From the author of THE HUSTLER, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT is a modern classic about a troubled chess prodigy and her battle to surviveWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, al...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,737 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