A review by bec22
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it fast paced and wanted to know what happened next. There is a scene I found graphic (see below, have enclosed as a spoiler in case anyone does think it is important to the plot) but does only happen once and early on. The rest of the book I enjoyed, I can't believe how on the edge of my seat I was about chess games! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Minor: Racism

Sexual assault happens quite early on to a very young girl. It was upsetting to read and I personally didn't think it added anything to the plot, but it doesn't happen again. Don't like enclosing this as a 'spoiler', but just in case anyone does think it has revealed some of the plot.