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Ok, I’m in the Bahamas on vacation w the family and just read, “Even Dead Men Play Chess”…… I’m an avid reader, my parents were English teachers, I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. Here are my thoughts on this book. . . It is 100000000% perfect for vacation reading. For a fun, casual, enjoyable, quick read, it is absolutely perfect. ChessAuthor, congrats on a great book, from one chess fan to another, outstanding job!
Yeah, it's pretty enjoyable...enough to get me to buy the second in the series which I haven't yet started. Kudos.
Aug 2, 2022
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@Krames, Wow, I don't think a better review is possible! Thanks so much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it! I remember an Amazon review where someone else said it was a perfect beach read. I wonder if they were in the Bahamas too? 
Thanks again and enjoy your vacation!
Aug 2, 2022
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@lotsoblots, I 'm glad you liked the first book enough to buy The Grandmaster's King. That's always a positive review! Thank you for your support!
@chessauthor…. I just downloaded the next 2 books. I expect to get through both during the next few days! Love Morphy and you did a great job setting up the relationship between Ray and Carla. I’m excited for what happens next…. And I’m also impressed with your inclusion of the chess stuff, not too much, not too little. Granted I’m completely obsessed w chess, but I think even a non chess enthusiast could appreciate the details you included.
Just finished the 2nd book, The Grandmaster’s King, also excellent!!!! Starting the 3rd now.
You did an incredible job!!! I hope you’re very proud and satisfied w the work you did!!!!!
Aug 8, 2022
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#31
@Krames, thank you! I am happy with the series and glad you're liking them as well. Being able to put my passions of writing and chess together was something I'd always wanted to do. Thanks again for your support!
Lets talk about your choice of the set Ray wanted for the board his buddy made him . . . Is that your ultimate set, your dream set?
Aug 8, 2022
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#33
It was at the time, and I still like the look of it. It's classic Staunton with fantastic knights, big rooks, and the deep cuts in the bishop miters. That style just screams "chess".
Do you have a favorite style?
I have 2 sets of collectors and love them both. Right now the Noj 1950s are my favorite but some of the old Russian sets are creeping up on my list. But being honest, I thought the Collectors were a great call for the novel. They would have fit gnat board beautifully!!
Aug 10, 2022
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#35
Thanks, Krames. I enjoy different styles from all over as well, the NOJ Minceta is a particular favorite. But yes, the Collectors series is a classic that will never go out of style. Thanks again for all your support!
Are you a correspondence player?
Isaac Asimov's Pebble in the Sky isn't based on chess but a chess game is used as an important plot element. Here is the game. It features a Ruy Lopez (Spanish Game) opening.
Aug 11, 2022
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I used to play correspondence all the time. Even had quite a few games going. It was great. Email and computers have completely changed it of course, but I think some of the games I played via postcard were some of my better ones. Much more time to think!
I’ve never played correspondence. Send me a private message if you’d like a game….
Awesome! I just purchased Even Dead Men Play Chess now. Looking forward to it!