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The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
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it was amazing
bookshelves: 2021

It was a Sunday evening when my daughter suggested that we should watch the series. It was instant love which led to a binge-watching spree that we both thoroughly enjoyed. We were a few in before I realized a book existed so the out of order thing I despise had happened. BUT, time spent with people I love always ranks higher, so the irritation was quickly forgotten. So many months later I finally made my move and gave the reading game clock a quick tap and well...

This book surpassed by expectations.

Every piece of this was well crafted. The lead character was an instant win, and the inner workings of her mind were spectacular. The only thing about her that gave me pause was the insane number of eggs she consumed. Not sure if the author has an addiction himself or if that was an accurate representation of what most people ate at that point in time. Either/or it caught my attention in an odd way and now every time I eat eggs I think of this story.

Five eggstatic stars for a very eggworthy read.
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Reading Progress

November 2, 2020 – Shelved
November 2, 2020 – Shelved as: to-read
July 20, 2021 – Started Reading
July 20, 2021 – Shelved as: 2021
July 20, 2021 –
page 1
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July 22, 2021 –
page 40
16.46%
July 26, 2021 – Finished Reading

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Sibel  Rac Happy to see 5 stars!


Michelle E Looking forward to your review 😀


Amanda NEVER MANDY Sibel wrote: "Happy to see 5 stars!"

I know want to read all of his books!


Amanda NEVER MANDY Michelle wrote: "Looking forward to your review 😀"

I have a bad case of reviewer's block. I am hoping this one knocks it loose.


Michelle E Great review, Amanda! Now on my TBR list.


message 6: by Negin (new)

Negin Love your review., Amanda Your first paragraph is one that I can fully relate to. The same exact thing happened to me with "News of the World." It was on my to-read list, but we ended up watching it first. I don't think that I'll ever get around to reading it. I always prefer books first, movie/show later.


Amanda NEVER MANDY Michelle wrote: "Great review, Amanda! Now on my TBR list."

Thank you and I hope you enjoy it.


Amanda NEVER MANDY Negin wrote: "Love your review., Amanda Your first paragraph is one that I can fully relate to. The same exact thing happened to me with "News of the World." It was on my to-read list, but we ended up watching i..."

I just finished reading that one. Is the movie good?


message 9: by Negin (new)

Negin Amanda wrote: "Negin wrote: "Love your review., Amanda Your first paragraph is one that I can fully relate to. The same exact thing happened to me with "News of the World." It was on my to-read list, but we ended..."
The movie was lovely, but I'm sure that as is often the case, the book may be better. What I try to do, if I can, is to let a bit of time pass between reading and watching. That way, I'm less likely to be disappointed. But yes, it was a good movie.


Amanda NEVER MANDY Negin wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Negin wrote: "Love your review., Amanda Your first paragraph is one that I can fully relate to. The same exact thing happened to me with "News of the World." It was on my to-read lis..."

You are the tipping point on this one. I will have to give it a try.


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Negin Amanda, just saw this and thought of our conversation.




Amanda NEVER MANDY Negin wrote: "Amanda, just saw this and thought of our conversation.

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BAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I love it!


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