Walter Tevis
The Queen's Gambit
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474600842
- author:
- Walter Tevis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W & N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.1 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- , Walter Tevis,The Queen's Gambit,W&N,1474600840,General & Literary Fiction,Fiction / General,Modern & contemporary fiction,Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A prodigious talent for chess emerges in this gripping novel about a young girl's struggle with addiction and her quest for self-discovery. When Beth is sent to an orphanage at eight, she finds solace in playing chess and taking medication to calm herself. As she rises through the ranks of US chess, she forges a new life, but her urge to self-destruct persists. With its nuanced portrayal of genius and addiction, this novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. Walter Tevis's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of obsession, identity, and the complexities of the human condition. A mesmerizing read that will keep you engaged until the very end, this book is a worthwhile read for fans of psychological thrillers and coming-of-age stories.
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