A Game of Chess and Other Stories by Stefan Zweig, Peter James Bowman

A Game of Chess and Other Stories

Stefan Zweig, Peter James Bowman

252 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction classics historical short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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When it is discovered that the reigning world chess champion, Mirko Czentovic, is on board a cruiser heading for Buenos Aires, a fellow passenger challenges him to a game. Czentovic easily defeats him, but during the rematch a mysterious Austrian,...

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Moods

tense 80%
emotional 60%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.32

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