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Summary of 481 reviews
Moods
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
mysterious 36%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
256 pages | first published 1929
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A chilling story of obsession and madness. Luzhin, a distracted, withdrawn boy, takes up chess as a refuge from everyday life. As he rises to the heights of grandmaster, the game of chess gradually supplants the world of reality as he moves inexor...Book Information
256 pages | first published 1929
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A chilling story of obsession and madness. Luzhin, a distracted, withdrawn boy, takes up chess as a refuge from everyday life. As he rises to the heights of grandmaster, the game of chess gradually supplants the world of reality as he moves inexor...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 481 reviews
Moods
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
mysterious 36%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating