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

emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Utterly brilliant writing and such a gripping narrative. I found myself unable to escape Beth’s head even when I wasn’t reading. As a fan of the Netflix show, the book was even better (as is often the case). Unfortunately the harmful racial stereotypes applied to Jolene’s character made this fall short of 5 stars for me. 
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