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Queen's Gambit : A Novel by Walter Tevis (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-101400030609
ISBN-139781400030606
eBay Product ID (ePID)2418087
Product Key Features
Book TitleQueen's Gambit : a Novel
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPsychological, Contemporary Women, Family Life, Thrillers / Suspense, Coming of Age, Literary
Publication Year2003
GenreFiction
AuthorWalter Tevis
Book SeriesVintage Contemporaries Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-267976
Reviews" The Queen's Gambit is sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years--for the pure pleasure and skill of it." --Michael Ondaatje "Compelling. . . . A magnificent obsession." --Los Angeles Times "Beth Harmon is an unforgettable creation--and The Queen's Gambit is Walter Tevis's most consummate and heartbreaking work." --Jonathan Lethem "Gripping reading. . . .Nabokov's The Defense and Zweig's The Royal Game are the classics: now joining them is The Queen's Gambit ." -- The Financial Times "More exciting than any thriller I've seen lately; more than that, beautifully written. " --Martin Cruz Smith, author of GorkyPark "It's advisable to tape your fingers before opening The Queen's Gambit . Otherwise, the suspense may bring on nail-chewing right to the elbow." -- Houston Chronicle "Tevis traps us in the breathless drama of the moment and makes us feel the same intense involvement his characters feel." -- The Plain Dealer "There's more excitement in Beth than in the collected works of Robert Ludlum." -- Forth Worth Star-Telegram, "The Queen's Gambit is sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years--for the pure pleasure and skill of it." --Michael Ondaatje "Compelling. . . . A magnificent obsession." --Los Angeles Times "Beth Harmon is an unforgettable creation--and The Queen's Gambit is Walter Tevis's most consummate and heartbreaking work." --Jonathan Lethem "Gripping reading. . . .Nabokov's The Defense and Zweig's The Royal Game are the classics: now joining them is The Queen's Gambit." --The Financial Times "More exciting than any thriller I've seen lately; more than that, beautifully written. " --Martin Cruz Smith, author of GorkyPark "It's advisable to tape your fingers before opening The Queen's Gambit. Otherwise, the suspense may bring on nail-chewing right to the elbow." --Houston Chronicle "Tevis traps us in the breathless drama of the moment and makes us feel the same intense involvement his characters feel." --The Plain Dealer "There's more excitement in Beth than in the collected works of Robert Ludlum." --Forth Worth Star-Telegram, " The Queen's Gambit is sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years--for the pure pleasure and skill of it." --Michael Ondaatje "Compelling. . . . A magnificent obsession." --Los Angeles Times "Beth Harmon is an unforgettable creation--and The Queen's Gambit is Walter Tevis's most consummate and heartbreaking work." --Jonathan Lethem "Gripping reading. . . .Nabokov's The Defense and Zweig's The Royal Game are the classics: now joining them is The Queen's Gambit ." -- The Financial Times "More exciting than any thriller I've seen lately; more than that, beautifully written. " --Martin Cruz Smith, author of GorkyPark "It's advisable to tape your fingers before opening The Queen's Gambit . Otherwise, the suspense may bring on nail-chewing right to the elbow." -- Houston Chronicle "Tevis traps us in the breathless drama of the moment and makes us feel the same intense involvement his characters feel." -- The Plain Dealer "There's more excitement in Beth than in the collected works of Robert Ludlum." -- Forth Worth Star-Telegram
Dewey Edition22
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Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisEngaging 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. Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is, until she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she's competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting., 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 she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she's competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting., 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 she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she's competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting.
LC Classification NumberPS3570.E95Q4 2003
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- 03 Feb, 2021
Great story
What a powerful novel, I watched the series before I read this book. I can tell you the book sheds light onto some questions I had left after watching the series. It also goes into the specific chess matches more deeply. Great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Feb, 2021
The queen gambit
The series on Netflix was sooooo good I wanted to read it .It’s even better than the series .if that’s possible .Thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Dec, 2020
An orphan shows the way!
An excellent novel, especially good for readers who are chess players.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Feb, 2021
A must read
Awesome bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Dec, 2020
Good to read as companion to film
Awesome book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Nov, 2020
Very quick!
Estimated time was 11/14-11/17 and i got it 11/12 very quick! Highly reccomendVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 May, 2023
good read
Just like the netflix show with a little more detail.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Jun, 2024
Great book for good price 👍
Great book for good price 👍Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Dec, 2020
Great!
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