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A review by kaylee1957
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Car accident, Child abuse, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Racism, Misogyny, and Death of parent
More tense than any of the thriller I've read in a long time. Finished in a day. Would read again. Better than the show.