A review by meganthestallion
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

emotional tense medium-paced
  • 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

4.0

I find this book to be a kind of palate cleanser. It’s no nonsense storyline is like a vacation compared to other novels. I know nothing about chess, so all the detailed terminology went right over my head. I did find some moments uncomfortable. for instance, when the author (Walter Tevis) talks about little girls bodies with disturbing detail. I love Beth’s growth throughout the novel. One of my favorite parts is when Beth says that she is now too old to be called a prodigy. I found the line to be heartbreaking. 
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