The Queen's Gambit
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Walter Tevis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying as a mate in four. Now a highly acclaimed, award-winning Netflix series.Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is, until she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she’s competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting.
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Author
Walter Tevis
Pages
256
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Date
2003-03-11
ISBN
1400030609 9781400030606
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"Had watched the TV series and loved it, so read the book and re-enjoyed the story all over again. "
Jackie Davidson
"i loved the fact that beth was her own worst enemy. it felt very real and raw to look into her drug and drinking problem. an amazing read and i will 10000% read it again"
emma ;>
"This book inspired me to want to play chess. I never really knew much about basic chess so I did have to do some basic research to fully visualize what was happening.
Beth defies the odds and overcomes real challenges of addiction.
This was a definite page turner."
Brittani Fry
"Love this book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
Roxie
"Much better than the show imo. A masterful coming-of-age story. Unlike the show, the book focuses more on Beth solving problems on her own rather than being helped out by friends. She is helped in both, of course, but something about the book’s Beth is slightly lonelier, more introverted, and more individualist. "
raginbakin
"One of the best books I’ve read in a very long time! Highly recommend!!!"
P C
Pamela Clark
"The show follows the book almost too well. There are lines from the book scattered throughout the show. Love this definitely read if you loved the show ❤️"
Mia Hutzler
"the pacing, imo, wasnt my favorite, however, it is very well written even in the parts i found relatively slow."
rachelrachel
"Beth Harmond is one of the best characters in any story I have read. Obviously this book will discuss chess, but it is done in a way that will please the fanatics, without losing the individuals not so familliar with the game. I deffinitely reccomend!"
Maurice Dupuis
"If you're looking for a quick read to get out of a slump and/or like chess, I suggest The Queen's Gambit.
Description: Eight-year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is until she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she's competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting. (TW: Drug and Alcohol addiction, smoking, and very few sexual content)."
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