A review by thyme2sage
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

dark informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I'm sure it's very advanced as far as chess goes, but I managed to follow along easily enough without remembering how to actually play chess, which is impressive.

Mrs Wheatley presently surprised me, she was very lovable and supportive, not a greedy villain, like the parents in genius stories tend to be. 
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