A review by cilie
Chess: A Novel by Stefan Zweig

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Indescribably well written and slightly disturbing.

When you can get me to care (at all) about a game of chess - you got some talent. That being said; even though the story revolves around the game of chess and features it heavily, the essens of the story is more about the human condition and what we will do to retain our dignity and sanity.