A review by aroth638
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

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

3.75

This was definitely a slow read, but I liked learning about chess and watching Beth develop as the book went on.
Her final game is a complete triumph and I felt that along with her.

However, this book loses a lot a points because the creepy/uncomfortable sexual encounters that Beth has. An SA scene as a child and she sleeps with both her older chess mentors? Wtf.
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