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♡Virshi♡ asked this question about The Queen's Gambit:
hi, Do you recommend reading the book even though I already saw the Netflix series??
Tom M. Definitely, the series has been edulcorated to target a wider audience, it matches the book's story at the beginning but introduces superficial fantas…moreDefinitely, the series has been edulcorated to target a wider audience, it matches the book's story at the beginning but introduces superficial fantasies to justify some events, whereas the book conveys a much deeper justification and Beth's psychological struggle to overcome her problems.

It's not a huge difference, but it's more than enough to read the book, even after watching the series.(less)
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by Walter Tevis
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