Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Confinement, Mental illnessModerate
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Addiction, AntisemitismMinor
Genocide, War, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3887 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 25%
mysterious 24%
sad 16%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Average rating
83 pages | first published 1942
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ISBN/UID: 9780241305164
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 17 November 2017
Description
Stefan Zweig's classic novella of obsession, madness and chessIn 1941 a cruise ship is heading to Buenos Aires, and on board a group of eager passengers challenge the reigning world chess champion to a match. At first they lose pitifully, until a ...Book Information
83 pages | first published 1942
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ISBN/UID: 9780241305164
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 17 November 2017
Description
Stefan Zweig's classic novella of obsession, madness and chessIn 1941 a cruise ship is heading to Buenos Aires, and on board a group of eager passengers challenge the reigning world chess champion to a match. At first they lose pitifully, until a ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Confinement, Mental illnessModerate
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Addiction, AntisemitismMinor
Genocide, War, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3887 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 25%
mysterious 24%
sad 16%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Average rating