Zugzwang by Ronan Bennett

Zugzwang

Ronan Bennett

288 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Zugzwang —A chess term used to describe a position in which a player is reduced to utter helplessless: he is obliged to move, but every move serves to make his position even worse.A thriller set in St. Petersburg in 1914 amid an international che...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.04

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