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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is my other favorite book! WONDERFUL!!! This book is what made me fall in love with historical fiction! I recommended this to my mother and she loved it, too! EVERYTHING about it is perfect! I'm sorry, but I don't know how else to describe such a magnificent book! Read it and perhaps you can...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“My favorite. Every time I read it there are more details to enjoy. the juxtaposition of historical fact and modern fiction makes for a great story.
Lee I wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Almost time to read it again!”
“This transports you from now and into the past, everyone fighting over chess pieces that are worth dying for.”
Keri S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I LOVED IT! It is confusing if you have trouble following things. It's packed with history but is twisted in a unique way.”
Grace G wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Deedge said: 3 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In 1790, Mireille is selected as a nun to hide pieces from the Montglane Service, as they hold a dark secret. She is not prepared for the events to follow. In 1970, Catherine goes to a fortune teller at a New year's eve party unaware that today she will be inducted into the game. The goal to reunite the Montglane Service and reveal its mystical secrets.
When I got this book it was mainly just because I needed a book tagged 'France' for PBT's 12 days of Christmas Challenge. I got a bit paranoid after seeing its 598pg length and that it was reccommended for Da Vinci Code lovers (D.V.C. seems a bit complex for my liking even though I confess I've never read it). However when it came down to it this was complex but very well set out and explained repeatedly. Everything eventually seemed to click into place. The eight, the pieces, the players. At points I did however feel annoyed that half of the conversations some of which involved no chess referred to chess. I think I would have liked it more if I had more time to read it.
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“Excellent”
CBF wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“In 1790, Mireille is selected as a nun to hide pieces from the Montglane Service, as they hold a dark secret. She is not prepared for the events to follow. In 1970, Catherine goes to a fortune teller at a New year's eve party unaware that today she will be inducted into the game. The goal to reunite the Montglane Service and reveal its mystical secrets.
Deedge wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
When I got this book it was mainly just because I needed a book tagged 'France' for PBT's 12 days of Christmas Challenge. I got a bit paranoid after seeing its 598pg length and that it was reccommended for Da Vinci Code lovers (D.V.C. seems a bit complex for my liking even though I confess I've never read it). However when it came down to it this was complex but very well set out and explained repeatedly. Everything eventually seemed to click into place. The eight, the pieces, the players. At points I did however feel annoyed that half of the conversations some of which involved no chess referred to chess. I think I would have liked it more if I had more time to read it.”
“Have read it twice! Much better than the Da Vinci Code and written long before.”
Tracy P wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“After reading the jacket cover, I expected more from this book than what I got. To much jumping around and the story just did not mesh for me.”
Peapod wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of my favorite books. I'm rereading now. ”
JoAnn C wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this book got very confusing very fast. it has an interesting plot, but the author stuck what seemed like every know historical figure somewhere along the storyline. at times i was so confused about what benjamin franklin had to do with chess that i completely forgot about what was relevant to the story. but, if you are a history buff, you'll love this book, if nothing else than finding the gaps.”
Crystal R wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
