Official Review: Playing Chess with God

[Shrabastee Chakraborty]

Although I like historical fictions, this particular setting did not attract me. I will be skipping this book. Thanks for the wonderful review, though.

[dragonet07]

I love historical fiction, and as someone born and raised in Northern California, I have a particular affinity for the California Goldrush as a setting for historical fiction. At the same time, for that very same reason, a book really needs to have a unique twist or view on that time and place for it to catch my interest because it was taught to me so heavily in years K-12. Still, this might be worth a read. Thank you for the helpful review.

[Kibet Hillary]

What an amazing and well-written review for a fascinating and gripping novel! Thanks a lot for the informative review. I would like to read this book.

[moviemancrazy]

I like what Im reading so far. Even though I don't usually go for this kinds of novels...I'll tell you about it when I'm done.

[T_stone]

I don't fancy historical fiction that much but your review has piqued my interest in it. From the title, I thought the book was a Christian book based on someone trying to challenge or oppose God's purpose for his or her life; I was wrong. I'll check this one out soon.

[YoshaP]

I like to protagonist very much. Even though historical fiction is not my genre of preference this book has intrigued me!

[LinaMueller]

Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres so this sounds like something that I'd enjoy. It's too bad there isn't an antagonistic character that we can hate, but I'm sure that I could overlook that.

Indeed. But believe me, this book is so good that you can't put it down. The lack of relevant antagonists is just a minor flaw. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

I don't fancy historical fiction genres but your review has triggered my interest in reading this book. I will give it a shot in the near future. Insightful review.

Give it a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

[LinaMueller]

This is an amazingly written historical fiction novel full of action and adventure and set during the California gold rush. The book is free on Kindle Unlimited and has a masterfully written OnlineBookClub review that is perfect for the book. I rated the book 4 out of 4 stars. Congrats on the BOTD.

Thanks for your kind words, Ferdinand. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

I love that this book is based on real events during the gold Rush. I didn't know about that. It makes the book even more interesting.

That's a great way to learn history, don't you think? Thanks for passing by, Amy+++.

[LinaMueller]

This sounds like a great plot. I like that the author refers to one of my favorite books, Wealth of Nations. Actually, we live in a self-help world, where only the fittest survive. It would be too hard to find someone who does good without an ulterior motive. The presence of such a perfect character as Henning Dietzel draws me to the book. Thanks LinaMueller for an insightful review. Congratulations BOTD.

Henning Dietzel is a great role model indeed. Thanks for your post, LeDiplomatique. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

A quest for gold sounds fun! Historical fiction is one of my favorites so I will definitely add this to my to-read list!

I agree one hundred percent. Historical fiction is great. Thanks for your post, ellieonline03.

[LinaMueller]

Your enthusiasm and love for this really shows through in this review. Unfortunately though, historical fiction isn't really my type of genre so I'll probably give this one a pass but considering the review to this book, it sounds like a good book for those who might be into this genre.

Thanks for passing by, Foreverrmore14. Historical fiction is great. Maybe you should give the genre another try?

[LinaMueller]

The title definitely got my attention but I feel that it has little to do with the storyline. I am not a fan of historical fiction and I have limited knowledge regarding the California Gold, so I think I will skip this one, but thanks for the great review.

To get rich during a gold rush is as difficult as playing chess against god. That's the meaning of the title.
Thanks for passing by, my friend. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

This sounds like a fantastic historical fiction novel about the Gold Rush. I love that the characters are developed and that the plot is quite a page-turner. Congrats on the book of the day. Great review.

It's indeed a great book. Thanks for your kind words, jemgirl202.