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The Crafting of Chess (Fair Quest) Paperback – February 20, 2019

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Nate wants more to life than moving from town to town, hustling chess with his con-man grandfather or wagering pick-up games online. A new immersive game opens up the chance to bring in a steady paycheck. Maybe enough to convince his grandfather to stay straight. Little does he know how his actions will change his life.A GameLit coming of age story.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (February 20, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 345 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797643193
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1797643199
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
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Nathan.a
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Crafting Centered Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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This is a great story with many well crafted characters. They crafting system was fun and the way the main character used crafting to solve problems was fun and interesting. The few chapters from other POVs are incorporated smartly. They provide insite into how the main character's actions affect the world around him. They are fun to read and do not feel like a chore you have to read through in order to continue the main story as can happen in other books.
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Kelly B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, Compelling Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
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The Crafting of Chess is a wonderfully written, compelling story of a gifted kid called Nate. Nate is a likeable but imperfect, and believable character who captures the reader’s attention from the opening pages. In general, I enjoyed the parts of the book that were set in the real world more than those in the game (there was a bit too much crafting for me), but the story held my attention throughout. In large part, this was due to the well-developed characters and exciting, converging storylines.

I liked this book quite a bit more than others I have read in the genre and would recommend it to anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Self-contained
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
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I wish there were a sequel! Yet it also doesn't need one. Perhaps just an epilogue.

There are a number of typoes, but the writing itself is solid. Pacing is excellent. Emotional moments are sparse, mostly by design. The book is still imapctful because of the sense of wonder and possibility, tinged with the emotional undertones to what for Chess is quotidian.

An adventure indeed.

But seriously. Epilogue. Please.
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R. Nunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant novel
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
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A very well thought out litrpg novel. There is no endless wait for sequels, the story wraps up beautifully. Instead of epic battles with existential stakes, the story remains simpler, but still makes the reader care deeply about the outcome. Highly recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Enjoyable, Different
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019
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The Creating of Chess avoids the tropes that plague this genre. A little Ready Player One, a little August Rush and one part all its own, it's a fun read.

The characters are believable and interesting. The world is fun. The perspective is different. A great first offering (from an author who needs to make an author page on Amazon so he can be followed).

The book as a few typos. And for whatever reason NPCs is NPC when plural... but the typos are few enough that they can be overlooked for ups and downs of the story. It was refreshing not to be blasted with a character sheet every few pages or a harem of unending and successively less interesting sexual conquests.

The main character is likeable, naive and a bit flawed, but hardworking in a way that is appealing, which is an accomplishment since such a large portion of the book focuses on crafting.

Worth picking up for sure. Would love to see what happens next, though it seems like a stand alone offering.
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Malcolm Sprye
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent standalone
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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I have been reading a lot of litrpg lately, and it is refreshing to find a standalone book rather than a seven part(unfinished) series. With that said,and without going into spoilers, the ending of this book feels somewhat... Abrupt. I'm not someone who believes every little side point needs to be fully resolved. However, there were some pretty crucial points about the main plot and character arc that were left up in the air. It could have used another chapter or two to wrap up.
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Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Best new litrpg series of 2019. Must have.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
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I'm a huge fan of litrpg. But lately I have been left bored or annoyed at the selection of new books being released while I wait for the next books to come out in all my favorite series. Well now I can impatiently wait for the next one in this series while I search for something else that manages to be this interesting and surprising. Well done to the author.

For fans of litrpg this one is a must read. The few small flaws are easily overshadowed by quality story and interesting game world.
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JP
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent LITRPG
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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One thing I think everyone should know before reading this book...it is not about the game chess. The MC's name is Chess. He is trying to improve his circumstances by earning money in an online RPG.

Chess is a highly Competent MC. The characters and character development are well done. The author also does a great job of avoiding excessive, lengthy descriptions and the pace is good.

On the downside, the MC is not a gamer and has no particular interest in gaming, including the game the book is about. He feels no excitement about character development, achievements, or even unique quests. For him the motivation for gaming is entirely financial. I found his lack of passion for gaming to be contagious. How can I be excited about a magical game world when the MC isn't?

Too much of the book (prob 1/3) was focused on life outside the game. While this did add depth to the characters, it also detracted from "funness"

On the whole, I liked this book and almost finished it (87%).
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Samson chui
5.0 out of 5 stars Different. Crafting. Litrpg
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2021
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A very enjoyable and different type of litrpg.
No harem. No Sjw.
Quick paced and fun.
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Manolo Macchetta
5.0 out of 5 stars Mi è piaciuto molto: per il ritmo, per il world building, per il punto di vista diverso...
Reviewed in Italy on April 9, 2022
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Volevo smaltire la discreta coda di libri che avevo prima di iniziare con l'ennesimo isekai / LitRPG, e invece leggendo la trama di questo "the crafting of Chess" ho deciso di leggerlo subito. L'incipit è il solito: Gioco immersivo (Vedi sword art Online) in cui i personaggi non giocanti (NPC) sono dotati di AI avanzata. Il personaggio principale decide di investire in carisma e socializzare con loro (qualcuno direbbe "ingegneria sociale" ) invece che gli esseri umani e di intraprendere la professione di fabbro per rivendere gli artifatti che andrà a creare.
Mi è piaciuto molto: per il ritmo, per il world building (sia del gioco, che dei rapporti tra colleghi nella software house) per il punto di vista diverso (come vedono gli NPC di un gioco di ruolo tutti gli avventurieri immortali in esso? alcuni hanno addirittura pena del fatto che questi scompaiono e sono facilmente manipolabili tramite quest). Il libro finisce, ma un po' troncato. e lascia aperta ad altri volumi
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C.Mammoth
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazed and Pleasantly Suprised!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2021
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I dont know if it was the front cover, lacking big breasted warrior women, or the book name, lacking "Master - Supreme" and so on, but i had low expectations for this book.

I actually delayed reading it until i had finished my other books. I was wrong. I should have read it sooner!

One of the best Artificer and Smithing books ive ever read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
Reviewed in Germany on October 15, 2019
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One of the best Litrpg. Has a proper story arc with fleshed out characters and a proper ending.
Lots of crafting, MC is not OP.
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Danny A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best crafter story in recent time.
Reviewed in India on June 14, 2019
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The dynamic relationship between the players and the NPC was cool to read about and really realistic to how people would treat life like NPC.

Nate has been a blast to read about. He is smart, hard working and has distinct view of the world that I like. I loved his plan to win the game and his interactions with Jasper.

The ending was a real twist ending. Loved it
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