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

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love the complicated, flawed character of Beth Harmon, the chess prodigy and protagonist of The Queen's Gambit. It's a true hero's journey via coming-of-age story that works as well on the page as it does on the screen. 

Check the triggers, though, as this book was written for an adult audience. Had it been published in the last 10 years, I suspect it would have been edited for younger (YA) readers.
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