Official Review: Playing Chess with God

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Misael wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:04 I like historical genre in books because it is informational and educative; there is always learning to be had. I am looking forward to dig into this book to find out how Henning go through the difficult situation in his life. Congrats!
Learn and have fun at the same time. It is the best way to learn anything, don't you think? Thanks a lot for your feedback, Misael. I appreciate it. :tiphat:
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ParadoxicalWoman wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:20 Wow a character's obsession with work motivated by noble purpose not by greed. I enjoy historical fiction so this book is worth a place in my TBR.
There are still people like that out there. :mrgreen:

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skindrukas wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:33 I like historical fiction. I'd love to learn more about the California Gold Rush and this book sounds perfect for this.
Go ahead and read it, skindrukas. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Thanks for passing by. :tiphat:
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LianaMayhew wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:41 I love historical fiction novels and I'm looking forward to reading this one. I have never read anything based around this era so I am very interested. Thank You for your review.
I appreciate your time, LianaMayhew. Thanks a lot. :tiphat:
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tawcarlisle wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:42 When reading a historical fiction novel I often wonder how many parts of it are influenced by real events. Thank you for your review and an intriguing look inside this novel.
Me too. Thanks for passing by. :tiphat:
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Chrystal Oaks wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:44 It's mind-boggling to imagine a lawful, honest, and caring protagonist in the midst of unlawful individuals during the California Gold Rush. For fans of historical fiction, this sounds like an awesome book to read. Great review!
You're so right. You've hit the nail on the head. Thanks a lot, Chrystal Oaks. I appreciate it. :tiphat:
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pshaw1414 wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:45 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. :tiphat:

ps: your baby is adorable. :)
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Readerjorge wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 18:54 A fiction novel that is based on real events that occurred during the period of the California Gold Rush. Recommended to anyone who likes the genre of historical fiction.
That's it. I couldn't have said it better. Thanks a lot for passing by, Readerjorge. :tiphat:
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Amanda Deck wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:13 You say there's no proper villain and that the antagonists are too easily vanquished. While that should be detrimental to the story - and for a moment I felt disappointed to hear that - I'm now looking forward to good easily triumphing! Just for something different, a wish fulfilled...
Come on, Amanda. In real life, not everyone who goes to a gold mine ends up meeting a villain from the 007 movies. :mrgreen:
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pillar wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:23 What an historical fiction novel. A very interesting book. Nice review
Thank you, pillar. I appreciate it. :tiphat:
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CasHollinger wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:32 The title is so interesting and learning that it was about the events of the gold rush really captivated my attention. Thank you for writing this review I enjoyed learning about the book.
The title is definitely fantastic. Thanks a lot for passing by. :tiphat:
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LICIA20 wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:36 I love historical fiction novel. A too perfect antagonist is quite unreal but not bad at all. The book sounds promising. A wonderful review.
We are of one mind on that. Thanks a lot for your kind words, LICIA20. I appreciate it. :tiphat:
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The-happy-reader-7 wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:43 I am of the opinion that the plot may have been a bit more action packed had there also been a main villain. However, the plot is still an interesting one and I am also curious about this period of history.
Don't worry. There are many evil characters trying to steal the protagonist's money. :mrgreen:
Thanks for passing by. :tiphat:
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Alma-Louise Jarigi wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:47 Thanks for the review. So this book is a historical novel with some good characters of a business mindset. Sounds interesting but I don't think I can keep up with the characters appearing and disappearing.
Maybe this book is not for you. Thanks for passing by, Alma-Louise Jarigi. :tiphat:
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Nuel Ukah wrote: 19 Jan 2020, 19:59 The story wasn't what I was expecting after reading the title. I don't feel like reading this book now.
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