The World Played Chess: A Novel by Robert Dugoni (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni "A fearless and sensitive coming-of-age story. I loved it." —Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley.Bestselling author Robert Dugoni returns with an emotionally arresting follow-up to The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell.In 1979, Vincent Bianco has just graduated high school. His only desire: collect a little beer money and enjoy his final summer before college. So he lands a job as a laborer on a construction crew. Working alongside two Vietnam vets, one suffering from PTSD, Vincent gets the education of a lifetime. Now forty years later, with his own son leaving for college, the lessons of that summer—Vincents last taste of innocence and first taste of real life—dramatically unfold in a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking ones own destiny. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert Dugoni is the critically acclaimed New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite police series, which is set in Seattle and has sold more than seven million books worldwide. He is also the author of the Charles Jenkins espionage series and the David Sloane series of legal thrillers. He has also written several stand-alone books, including the novels The 7th Canon and Damage Control; the literary novel The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, Suspense Magazines 2018 Book of the Year, for which Dugoni won an AudioFile Earphones Award for narration; and the nonfiction exposé The Cyanide Canary, a Washington Post best book of the year. Several of his novels have been optioned for movies and television series. Dugoni is the recipient of the Nancy Pearl Book Award for fiction and a three-time winner of the Friends of Mystery Spotted Owl Award for best novel set in the Pacific Northwest. He is a two-time finalist for the Thriller Awards and the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, and a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award for mystery and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Awards.Robert Dugonis books are sold in more than twenty-five countries and have been translated into more than thirty languages.Visit his website at , and follow him on Twitter @robertdugoni and on Facebook at Review "A riveting story of boys becoming men and the risks they take along the way." —Library Journal"The World Played Chess is a shining example of a writer at the top of his game, and a deeply thought-provoking take on a mans coming of age." —Authorlink"Dugoni tackles the transition from boyhood into manhood in a heartfelt, poignant, and somber manner. Its heartbreaking and hope filled…Raw, honest, and beautifully haunting." —Book Review Crew"Wondrously brilliant and poignant…While not a Vietnam novel per se, the book resembles Tim OBriens The Things They Carried and Philip Caputos A Rumor of War in its sheer emotional resonance. Dugoni, though, seems to be channeling the lyrical storytelling magic of the great Pat Conroy more. The World Played Chess is this generations The Prince of Tides and a candidate for best novel of 2021." —Jon Land, Providence Journal"The World Played Chess is a masterwork of emotion from an author who seems like he hasnt met a genre he cant conquer. Rich with historical detail and as poignant and powerful as the best works of fiction, this novel is a gut-punch of a story that is as fearless as it is insightful." —Bookreporter"Robert Dugoni writes about the war as if he had been there, though he wasnt, and thats not an easy thing to do. In addition to doing a ton of research, a novelist can only pull that off if his or her hearts in the right place. Its evident that Dugoni cares about Vietnam War veterans and the unique things that can still be learned from them. This is the best novel dealing with the Vietnam War and its ongoing legacy Ive read in a long time." —The VVA Veteran"With his usual narrative mastery, Dugoni takes on the often-overlooked ordeal of boys becoming men and does so fearlessly and sensitively, chronicling the coming-of-age stories of three different men linked by war, friendship, and family. I loved it." —Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green ValleyPraise for The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell"This is the bestselling Dugonis masterpiece, the book by which his work, and that of others, will be measured for years to come." —Providence Journal"Dugoni has produced a novel that, if it doesnt cross entirely over into John Irving territory, certainly nestles in close to the border…Written in a gentle, introspective yet dramatic style that is very different from that of Dugonis crime fiction, this is an inspirational story of a man who spends a lifetime getting to know himself." —Booklist"Inspiring and aglow with the promise of redemption." —Kirkus Reviews"Robert Dugoni has a rare and brilliant talent for infusing his characters with complex emotions. Frankly, this might be the best book of the year." —Bookreporter"Distinctly different in style from Dugonis typical fare…A captivating and poignant journey of strength and the power of finding your true self. Without a doubt, this is Dugonis best yet." —Suspense Magazine"Dugonis writing is compellingly quick, simple, and evocative…A heartwarming novel that celebrates overcoming the unfairness of life." —Seattle Book Review Review Quote "With his usual narrative mastery, Dugoni takes on the often-overlooked ordeal of boys becoming men and does so fearlessly and sensitively, chronicling the coming-of-age stories of three different men linked by war, friendship, and family. I loved it." --Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley Praise for The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell "This is the bestselling Dugonis masterpiece, the book by which his work, and that of others, will be measured for years to come." -- Providence Journal "Dugoni has produced a novel that, if it doesnt cross entirely over into John Irving territory, certainly nestles in close to the border...Written in a gentle, introspective yet dramatic style that is very different from that of Dugonis crime fiction, this is an inspirational story of a man who spends a lifetime getting to know himself." -- Booklist "Inspiring and aglow with the promise of redemption." -- Kirkus Reviews "Robert Dugoni has a rare and brilliant talent for infusing his characters with complex emotions. Frankly, this might be the best book of the year." --Bookreporter "Distinctly different in style from Dugonis typical fare...A captivating and poignant journey of strength and the power of finding your true self. Without a doubt, this is Dugonis best yet." -- Suspense Magazine "Dugonis writing is compellingly quick, simple, and evocative...A heartwarming novel that celebrates overcoming the unfairness of life." -- Seattle Book Review Details ISBN1542029376 Author Robert Dugoni Short Title The World Played Chess Publisher Amazon Publishing Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1542029376 ISBN-13 9781542029377 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-09-14 Imprint Lake Union Publishing Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-09-14 NZ Release Date 2021-09-14 US Release Date 2021-09-14 UK Release Date 2021-09-14 Pages 400 Alternative 9781713601982 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139765187;

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