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Book Review of The Queen's Gambit : A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

The Queen's Gambit : A Novel (Vintage Contemporaries)
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Helpful Score: 4


As someone who have never really played chess I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The main character, Beth Harmon, is so consummately gifted whilst being terribly flawed that you can't help but root for her. I flew through this book and found its conclusion completely satisfying. I highly recommend this book. It has suspense and heart and is a great story of a lost girl who finds her way in the complex and male-dominated world of chess.