Official Review: Playing Chess with God

[LinaMueller]

From a sampling, this seems like an interesting historical fiction about or occurring around the time of the California Gold Rush. The story follows a Puritan that has fallen in love with a Chilean woman and decides to move to California before anyone else. It seems like it might be worth a second look. Well done.

Exactly. Thanks for passing by, todwyer01. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

Historical fiction is not for me, but a good review.

Thank you, Dylan. I appreciate it.

[Paige Alvarado]

I love a good historical fiction, and the California Gold Rush is a great premise. This book sounds super interesting!

I hope you have the opportunity to read this novel. Thanks for passing by.

ps: your baby is adorable.

Oh thank you! She became a big sister last Sunday.

[LinaMueller]

I am more inclined to read this because of the historical information, I would obtain from the story. The california gold rush is a well known event, I have seen a couple of old western movies that depict that era. But it will be awesome to read about it and get a feel of how life was then. Thanks for a truly wonderful review.

You got it, Falconcrest. Old Western movies are great.

Thanks for your time.

[LinaMueller]

The main character sounds like a good one. I'd like to read about him. I normally don't read historical fiction but this one sounds pretty good. Nice review.

The protagonist is really good. Go ahead and read it, Sandra. I'm sure you won't regret it.

[LinaMueller]

I like your assessment of Playing Chess with God. I also prefer having a relevant antagonist to pit the main character against. From your review and the sample pages I read, I expect Henning gets any lingering naivety knocked out of him battling human nature and rigors of gold mining. It sounds like one of my favorite types of books and I thank you for the intriguing review.

Indeed. It's funny to see Henning disappointed when he realizes that people are not like him.
Thanks for passing by, Tam_R0se. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

This sounds like a very well written and well-researched book. I also don't like when there isn't a consistent antagonist to go against the protagonist but I'm glad overall that you enjoyed the book so much. Great review!

Thank you so much.

[LinaMueller]

Official Review: Playing Chess with God by Verne R. Albright is a useful glimpse of the story for readers! One feels assured to find what he or she wants out of a book after reading the review. The description of the main character in the review provides an overview of the story to us!

That's exactly right. Thanks for passing by, Disneyland.

[LinaMueller]

An interesting novel spurred on my real historical events. I would like to read the featured story on the Californian Gold Rush. It's quite sad people were desperate then and would kill others indiscriminately because of gold. Nice review.

I hope you have the opportunity to read it. Many thanks, Wyland.

[LinaMueller]

I enjoy historical fiction. The California Gold Rush is a fascinating time period with its lawlessness and danger. Congratulations to the author for being chosen as BOTD. Thanks to the reviewer for introducing this book to me through your excellent review.

Thanks for passing by, Jsovermyer.

[LinaMueller]

You wrote an insightful review! I love historical fiction so there is no doubt that this book will satisfy my interest. I've read some pages already and it's as intriguing as the title. Also, thanks for mentioning about the actual events.

There is no doubt that you will enjoy reading about Henning's adventures. Thanks for passing by, Hershey Santos.

[LinaMueller]

I actually thought this novel is a religious-historical fiction because of the title. But the author had other intentions by this title; playing chess with God. The characters are well developed and it is beautifully written.

You are totally right, Agnes. Thanks for your post.

[LinaMueller]

I like Henning Dietzel's mindset that a wealthy capitalist who exploits workers is a disgusting human being. I also like the fact that his obsession with work is motivated by a noble purpose not by greed. That's how things should be and since I like historical novels, I'm looking forward to reading this. Thank you for this wonderful review!

Henning Dietzel is a great human being. Too much of a workaholic for my taste, though.
Thanks for your time, Fazzier. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

What a great review! I am impressed with your hard work. The caption of the book is enough for me to have a look at it. Thank you once again.

Ahhh you made my day, Akpome1. Thanks a ton. I appreciate it.

[LinaMueller]

Historical fiction books is not really my type of novels. I'll pass this one.
Thanks for the review.

Thanks for passing by, Daniel.