The Queen's Gambit: A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying as a mate in four. Now a highly acclaimed, award-winning Netflix series.

Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is, until s...show more

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256 pages

Average rating: 7.44

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Meemaw
Nov 01, 2023
7/10 stars
Well written, and I did enjoy it, but I would have to be waaay more into chess than I am. It was very detailed of the chess games. Will have to watch the show, I imagjne the visual is much more enjoyable for the uninitiated.
jackson l
Sep 11, 2023
10/10 stars
Beth Harmon was a deeply complex character, and I found her to be very relatable as well. This is a very quick read and I enjoyed every page.
Ellehendrix
Apr 06, 2023
Didn't read but the group enjoyed it.
Steg
Jun 12, 2022
5/10 stars
Lets be honest, I read this because of netflix

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