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- ISBN-13: 9781405909389
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding: Paperback
- Language: ENGLISH
- Returnable: Y
- Weight: 352 gr
- ISBN-10: 1405909382
- Publisher Date: 13 Mar 2014
- Height: 199 mm
- No of Pages: 496
- Spine Width: 32 mm
- Width: 129 mm
Availability: Out of Stock
Queen’s Gambit
SKU: 9781405909389
Original price was: ₹399.00.₹319.00Current price is: ₹319.00.
Orphaned Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy in 1950s America, battles addiction and personal demons while striving to become the world’s greatest chess player. “Queen’s Gambit” by L.P. Hartley (ISBN: 9781405909389) follows Beth’s journey from a troubled childhood to the pinnacle of competitive chess, exploring themes of genius, obsession, and the price of ambition in a male-dominated world.
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Anshul Yadav –
Absolutely gripping! Beth’s journey is both inspiring and heartbreaking. The chess scenes are intense, though sometimes a bit too technical for me.
Khushi Jain –
Loved the story! Beth is a complex character. I found some parts a little slow, but overall a fantastic read.
Anonymous –
Beth is a fantastic character. The book was well written and I couldn’t stop reading this book. Amazing book!
Nishi Maurya –
A compelling look into the world of competitive chess. Beth’s struggles are very relatable. Highly recommended.
Shruti Rathi –
Engaging story, I loved how independent and strong Beth was. I would recommend to my friends and family to read
Debadrita Sarkar –
I felt that some part could be better, overall its an ok read. I probably won’t read again after this time.
Abhishek Anand –
A solid story, but I wasn’t blown away. The writing is good, and the chess elements are well-researched.
Rohit Raj Pillai –
The book was a great read, I really enjoyed reading this book. Overall the book was very touching!
Madhav Bansal –
A captivating story of a brilliant woman in a man’s world. The ending felt a bit rushed, but still highly recommend!
Mohammad Fahim Faisal –
Beth is a complex character. The book was good, but I felt it could have been better. Worth reading!
Kanwar Devaansh Singh –
The characters are memorable and the story kept me hooked from beginning to end. Highly recommend!
Anonymous –
This book can get confusing at times but it can also be very fun. The story is very interesting to read.
Vineet Chaudhary –
Beth is a strong, independent character. The book was well written. I enjoyed the book very much!
Anuj Shany –
I wanted to love this more than I did. Beth’s genius is fascinating, but some parts dragged a bit. Still good.
Saikat Das –
Interesting premise, but I struggled to connect with Beth. The chess descriptions were well done, though.
Sweta Gautam –
The book was good but not great. Beth’s character was very interesting. I enjoyed the chess content.
Disha Dey –
I have mixed feelings. The storyline was captivating. However, I didn’t enjoy the chess content that much.
Bableen Kaur –
Compelling and thought-provoking! The exploration of addiction and ambition is masterfully done. A must-read!
Rashmi Bharti –
Beth is an amazing character. Overall, it was well written. I loved this book, couldn’t put it down!
Ravi Yadav –
Beth is an admirable character. I think there was too much chess content. Overall a well written book.
Nishanta Saikia –
Wonderful book about a girl and her struggle with chess. I think its an amazing read. Overall a great book!
Abdul Aamir Tajar –
Very interesting book, i enjoyed reading the journey of the main character. Overall a great book!
Diksha Goyal –
I really enjoyed the book and its story. The journey of the main character was very touching. Enjoyed the book!
Diksha Munjal –
Not the biggest fan of chess, but I found myself enjoying this book. The story is worth reading for sure!