Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 9736 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
emotional 47%
dark 35%
reflective 34%
challenging 27%
informative 19%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 17%
sad 16%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
256 pages | first published 1983
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ISBN/UID: 9781400030606
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 March 2003
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 an acclaimed Netflix series. Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, a...Book Information
256 pages | first published 1983
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ISBN/UID: 9781400030606
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 March 2003
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 an acclaimed Netflix series. Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, a...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 9736 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
emotional 47%
dark 35%
reflective 34%
challenging 27%
informative 19%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 17%
sad 16%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating