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The Queen's Gambit
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The Queen's Gambit
A modern classic about a troubled chess prodigy and her battle to survive --- a coming of age story of feminism, chess and addiction
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When she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, albeit fleetingly: playing chess and taking the little green pills given to her and the other children to keep them subdued.
Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is a prodigious talent, and as she progresses to the top of the US chess rankings she is able to forge a new life for herself. But she can never quite overcome her urge to self-destruct.
For Beth, there's more at stake than merely winning and losing.
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis explores the intricacies of genius and madness, as Beth's journey unfolds across the chessboard and beyond.
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The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis is hailed as a masterful and moving piece, showcasing Tevis's storytelling prowess. The writing is described as clear and precise, while the narrative is gripping enough to potentially disturb your sleep if started late.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781474600842
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 April 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 229g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Walter Tevis was an American novelist and short story writer. Whilst a student at the University of Kentucky, Tevis worked in a pool hall and published a story about the game for an English class. He would later revisit his love for pool in the novels THE HUSTLER (1959) and THE COLOR OF MONEY (1984), both of which would be adapted into multiple award-winning films starring Paul Newman. Among his other works, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH (1963) and MOCKINGBIRD (1980) are considered masterpieces of science fiction. Tevis died in 1984.
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