Bet Harmon is a child chess prodigy from Kentucky whose talent leads her up through the ranks to international levels. But as she wrestles in the rareified atmosphere of international chess tournaments can she to overcome a background of orphanages, alcoholism and brutal relationships or will it betray her at the crucial moment?
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Bet Harmon is a child chess prodigy from Kentucky whose talent leads her up through the ranks to international levels. But as she wrestles in the rareified atmosphere of international chess tournaments can she to overcome a background of orphanages, alcoholism and brutal relationships or will it betray her at the crucial moment?
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. First printing, number row endiing in 1. Light handling to glossy cover. Some faint foxing and discoloring around edges. Rare edition. Happy to send pics. 16mo-over 5¾-6¾" tall.
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Good. A-format paperback. 256 p. Audience: General/trade. First No Exit edition, first printing with full number line ending in 1. Some soiling and wear to covers, internally a clean copy with no markings. Uncommon.
This book, about a young orphan who becomes a chess prodigy, is absolutely fascinating. For any chess lover it is really compelling, but even for someone only familiar with the game there is real character development, excitement, and a great story.
rbeck
Feb 4, 2010
lonely child learns chess- becomes obsessed and br
Kind of a rough beginning with a rape, but this is a wonderful read- a real page turner- and I don't even play chess. Good characters and story line.
robertlk
Apr 24, 2007
outstanding
Excellent novel even if you know little about chess, even better for young chess enthusiests. (but not too young, has some sex , not graphic). I read and enjaoyed it very much, and gave it to my grandson, a ranked highschool player. It is mainly about a shy girl from an orphanage who overcomes great obsticles to become a national chess champion
