by Walter Tevis · Columna CAT · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788466427531
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Beth Harmon, a young chess prodigy who struggles to find her place in the world. After losing her mother in a tragic accident, Beth arrives at an orphanage where she discovers two escapes: the green pills they give them to keep them calm and the game of chess. As she grows, her talent leads her to compete against the best in the world, but her personal demons threaten to destroy her. This exciting novel, which inspired the successful Netflix series, will captivate you from the first page with exciting games and a constant struggle for survival.
Walter Stone Tevis Jr. was an American novelist and screenwriter. Three of his six novels were adapted into major films: The Hustler, The Color of Money and The Man Who Fell to Earth. A fourth, The Queen’s Gambit, was adapted into a miniseries with the same title and shown on Netflix in 2020. His books have been translated into at least 18 languages.
