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hi, do i need to know anything about chess to read the book? for example do they use proffesional terms within the game, complex tactics descriptions etc?

BarbaraNathalie I know there are pieces that go different directions and that there are pawns, rooks, castles, bishops, a queen and a king. It's interesting that the …moreI know there are pieces that go different directions and that there are pawns, rooks, castles, bishops, a queen and a king. It's interesting that the queen is the most powerful player. That's all I know. I don't know who does what. The Queen's Gambit is a "show me" story of incredible moves. I could not resist this book. I raced along with it to game after game in the orphanage, to the tournaments in the US, to Mexico, Paris, and Russia. I never felt confused by the game because Walter Tevis was a master storyteller whose characters, on and off the chessboard, are riveting wherever they take you.(less)

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hi, Do you recommend reading the book even though I already saw the Netflix series??

Paul Yes, this what I have done. I am loving Beth and her story more as I read the book. The movie was like an hor d’oeuvres and the book was the entree.

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Hi, if I'm looking for a book about an addicted character is that it? I mean actual, scientifically described addiction. Thank you :)

Bon Tom No, this definitely isn't what you're looking for. The main character is slightly prone to addictions, but nothing scientific in description. The book…moreNo, this definitely isn't what you're looking for. The main character is slightly prone to addictions, but nothing scientific in description. The book is of a kind "show, don't tell".(less)

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Im here after binging the Netflix original. Anyone else?

Dot Yes, I thought the series followed the book very closely. Get it from the library (says the retired librarian)!

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