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Paul Hoffman delves into the psychological dark side of the game of chess in KING'S GAMBIT. Once a talented up-and-coming player himself, Hoffman explores the quixotic world of grandmasters and shares his own personal experiences with the game. Though KING'S GAMBIT touches on a variety of topics, including the addictive aspects of the game, the most compelling element is Hoffman's troubled relationship with his father who introduced his son to the game but had trouble accepting his son's superiority.
| Size | | Length: | 448 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 24.8 oz |
Industry Reviews
"[V]igorous and very funny. His unselfconscious portraits of neurotic or outrageous characters are as effective as good fiction."
(10/07/2007)
"Those who relished Stefan Fatsis's portrayal of Scrabble junkies (WORD FREAK) will find this another fascinating glimpse into a competitive game world filled with quirky and brilliant addicts."
(07/15/2007)
"Hoffman has achieved something singular; a winning book about the 'royal game' that will satisfy the general reader, kibitzer, and grandmaster alike." (starred review)
(07/16/2007)
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