A Game of Chess and Other Stories by Stefan Zweig, Peter James Bowman

A Game of Chess and Other Stories

Stefan Zweig, Peter James Bowman

252 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction classics historical short stories challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

When it is discovered that the reigning world chess champion, Mirko Czentovic, is on board a cruiser heading for Buenos Aires, a fellow passenger challenges him to a game. Czentovic easily defeats him, but during the rematch a mysterious Austrian,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

tense 75%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.2

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