Official Review: Playing Chess with God

[LinaMueller]

I’m not sure if this book is for me, but your thought review is wonderful. Thank you for your assessment!

Thank you, MsH2k. I appreciate it.

[Adedayo+23]

Historical fiction is not a genre I read often, but the book sounds fascinating enough that I’m certain readers of the genre will not want to miss it. Thanks for your compelling review.

Why not, Adedayo? Historical fiction is amazing.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback.

I know it's an amazing genre, but it's a genre I prefer to enjoy in a visual format than to read.

[LinaMueller]

Well, I love Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Puritan books, so if this book explores that era, then I’d probably enjoy this book too. Great review!

I think you definitely will. I appreciate your time, Momiji1987.

[LinaMueller]

The book is probably a worthwhile read, but I doubt I will enjoy it. I prefer novels with relatable characters and a realistic plot. A perfect protagonist is not my idea of a realistic character.

There are some Ned Flanders in real life too.

Thanks for passing by, Michelle Fred. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

Insightful review! Hmm. I'm guessing that the book contemplates human greed, rather than throwing in a bad guy. During a time of industrial progress, it is the businessman's own temptations that is the enemy.

You took the words right out of the mouth. Thanks for your kind words.

[LinaMueller]

A historical fiction set during the California Gold Rush seems to be interesting.

Thank you for the great review.

It really is. Thanks so much for passing by, Kajori50.

[LinaMueller]

The title alone is captivating. The story line is gripping, funny and lovely. Nice review.

Absolutely. Thanks a bunch.

[LinaMueller]

I don’t spend a lot of time reading historical fiction, but I have to say it’s a great way to learn about time periods in a way that isn’t boring, especially if the author has created some good characters. It sounds like that was done to perfection here. This really isn’t of interest to me as I read mostly non-fiction, but your review gave me some wonderful insight on this one.

That's right. There is no better way to learn history. Thank you for your time, cpru68.

[LinaMueller]

Interesting even if slightly unusual. Don't get me wrong, I don't mean it in the wrong way, because I am all for trying new things in live. So this lack of expected protagonist vs antagonist conflict wouldn't hold me back from such promising book.

I hope you have the opportunity to read Playing Chess with God. Thank you for passing by.

[LinaMueller]

I enjoy historical fiction and this book sounds like a must read. The review mentioned that the book is gripping, funny, and well-written. I couldn't ask for more than accurate facts and a great story to boot. Thank you for an enlightening review.

It's a must-read. There is no question about it.

Thanks for your kind words, Miss_BeckyG.

[LinaMueller]

I like the way the book seems to tackle the subject of capitalism. The title is eye-catching. I guess as we all endeavour to be successful in one way or the other we play chess with God. Thanks for the review.

I agree with Adam Smith. In terms of the production of goods, capitalism is the most efficient system by far. Thanks for passing by, tsic. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

The first thing that caught my eye is that title. It just leaves me intrigued and asking so many questions. Anyway sounds like an interesting historical factual novel. Congratulations on BOTD. Thanks for your review.

Almost everybody is intrigued by it.

Thanks for passing by.

[LinaMueller]

Thanks for a great review! I enjoyed reading your analysis of it. I noticed you described parts of it as "funny." That's cool. I read the sample pages, but haven't gotten far enough in it yet to find humor. I love books that can incorporate humor into them.

Thank you, Laura. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

Excellent review! I am a lover of historical fiction so I will have to check this book out. I like that the protagonist is "so perfect that sometimes the reader cannot relate to him." That probably adds to the humor of the book. It is refreshing sometimes to have a 'nice guy' as the main character! Thanks for the recommendation.

Our thoughts are parallel. Historical fiction is a great genre.

Thank you so much for passing by, B Creech.

[LinaMueller]

Thank you for the interesting review of this book. It sounds like an overal interesting story with it's up and downs, pluses and minuses. It's piqued my interest so I'm going to put this book on my to-be-read shelf and see if it pulls me in.

You won't regret it. Many thanks.