Official Review: Playing Chess with God

[ChipuBa]

A smart, enthralling historical thriller with real attitude, this LoveReading Star Book
Heart! We will forget him!
You an I, tonight!
You may forget the warmth he gave,
I will forget the light.

When you have done, pray tell me
That I my thoughts may dim;
Haste! lest while you're lagging.
I may remember him!

[claudiacipri]

I love historical fiction and am looking forward to reading this novel. Your enthusiasm was contagious and I am ready to start.

[Akilies Njoko]

The novel was amazing even though I am not such a fictional fan
But this novel made me look at thing differently.

[panthea nandal]

This unique and fascinating historical novel is about a time and place rarely written about in English, and offers not only an exciting new perspective on California and the Andean nations, but also a clever and unusual young protagonist with an unexpected history and a personal perspective that sends his life off into unexpected directions. Also, as there must be, a little romance. Read this book! It is well worth your time.

[Sheila Gehlmann]

It was good to read your descriptive and interesting review. The California Gold Rush era is something I am interested in, and I appreciate you saying that the representation of the events were accurate. This is a book that I would like to read! Thank you.

[ibrahim bishar]

It's quite interesting to be transported to the California gold rush, a period in history when many people quite literally wanted to attain riches overnight. It's a reminder that no matter how modern or advanced we may be, some things i.e. the desire to be rich never change.

[Sabu21]

Thank you for such a well written review - your enthusiasm for the novel is almost contagious. As someone who enjoys historical fiction, this seems like it belongs in my library. However, I do wonder how interesting the characters are.

[Vickali]

This a fantastic review. I enjoyed reading it. This historical fiction book seems to be interesting. Thanks for providing this insightful review.

[Triciat50]

There is no way a reader could see the title of this book and know that it was historical novel set in the time of the California gold rush. This is one of my favorite eras in US history. It's interesting that you point out that there were no clear-cut villains in the story--from what I've read of the history of these times, there were PLEANTY of bad guys! Thanks for your in-depth review.

[Yusuf mukisa]

playing chess with God is really ahistolical fiction novel and whoever loves history should go for it.