“The Eight is a lot like The Da Vinci Code but much better and instead of Jesus we have a chess set.
The Eight tells the story of two young women, separated by 2 centuries, who must protect and reunite the pieces of a mysterious chess set. The set, when all pieces are together, can give the owner a formula that will give them unfathomable amounts of power. Understandably, it has a dark history, causing many wars and royal deaths. As the story moves on more of its history is revealed and the ones who must scatter the pieces are placed in great danger from the people who wish to gather the pieces and have the power to themselves.
If you love mysteries, this is the book for you. I found myself not being able to stop reading this book as I was intrigued to hear what would happen next. This book definitely counts as one of my favourite mystery books.
It's funny because chess as never been an interest of mine but now, after I've read The Eight, I want to play it the moment I can find I chess set and a person to play it with. It's amazing what books can do.
The book did have a bit too much romance for my liking but overall it is an excellent book that I may consider reading again if I get the chance. But first I have to have a good game of chess.”