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A review by capy
Chess Story by Stefan Zweig
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
They did nothing—other than subjecting us to complete nothingness. For, as is well known, nothing on earth puts more pressure on the human mind than nothing.
We are happy when people/things conform and unhappy when they don't. People and events don't disappoint us, our models of reality do. It is my model of reality that determines my happiness or disappointments.
i know nearly 0 about chess, thankfully the actual game itself is only a small part of this short book. that being said, the overall idea of the story is hopeful but also seems silly? maybe i'm too much of a skeptic