The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

The Queen's Gambit

Walter Tevis with Amy Landon (Narrator)

11 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 1983 (editions) user-added

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Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,638 reviews

Moods

inspiring 54%
tense 52%
emotional 47%
dark 34%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
informative 21%
hopeful 18%
sad 17%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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