Stephanie Jane reviewed Zugzwang by Ronan Bennett
Pleasant diversion
3 stars
Not totally sure about this book. It is illustrated sporadically with chess boards in various stages of play - I don't play the game myself so part of the plot may have passed me by. The plot is interesting without being especially gripping, but basically I found this to be a pleasant enough way to pass a couple of sunny afternoons. A not-quite-thrilling-enough thriller.