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Description
One game. Six students. Five survivors.
It was only ever meant to be a game.
A game of consequences, of silly forfeits, childish dares. A game to be played by six best friends in their first year at Oxford University. But then the game changed: the stakes grew higher and the dares more personal, more humiliating, finally evolving into a vicious struggle with unpredictable and tragic results.
Now, fourteen years later, the remaining players must meet again for the final round. (TLC Book Tour website)
Sean's Review:
Do you think you know what it means to play games with somebody? Sometimes the game involves winning at any cost, perhaps even the players themselves are but pieces in another, more sinister game. This is the premise of Black Chalk. I found the book an excellent read, if at times a bit dark and twisted. The main characters meet in school and when signing up for extra-curricular activities, find a mysterious trio billing themselves as 'Game Soc'. Exactly how far the games get is quite the psychological and moral dilemma as the players each become more entrenched. I would call this a good introspective psychological thriller. I found it to be a fun but dark read.
Thanks Sean for your review!
Author Info:
Christopher J. Yates studied law at Wadham College, Oxford from 1990-93 and initially pursued a career in law before he began working in puzzles, representing the UK at the World Puzzle Championships. Since then he has worked as a freelance journalist, sub-editor and puzzles editor/compiler. In 2007 he moved to New York City with his wife, and currently lives in the East Village.
For more information on Christopher, please visit his website, christopherjyates.com.
Stops on the Tour:
Monday, March 31st: A Bookworm’s World
Tuesday, April 1st: My Shelf Confessions - guest post
Tuesday, April 1st: My Shelf Confessions - review
Tuesday, April 1st: Books and Movies
Wednesday, April 2nd: Chaotic Compendiums
Thursday, April 3rd: Joyfully Retired
Thursday, April 3rd: Bibliotica
Friday, April 4th: Not in Jersey
Monday, April 7th: Jenn’s Bookshelves
Monday, April 7th: Tiffany’s Bookshelf
Tuesday, April 8th: Booksie’s Blog
Wednesday, April 9th: Booksie’s Blog author guest post
Wednesday, April 9th: Reading Reality
Thursday, April 10th: Read. Write. Repeat.
Friday, April 11th: Book Journey
Monday, April 14th: Book Dilettante
Monday, April 14th: Daily Mayo
Tuesday, April 15th: Svetlana’s Reads and Views
Wednesday, April 16th: No More Grumpy Bookseller
Thursday, April 17th: October Country
Friday, April 18th: Daily Mayo – author interview
Monday, April 21st: Kritter’s Ramblings
Tuesday, April 22nd: Redheaded Book Child
Wednesday, April 23rd: Sarah’s Book Shelves
Thursday, April 24th: My Bookshelf
Friday, April 25th: Between the Covers
Thursday, May 1st: Books a la Mode
Friday, May 2nd: Books a la Mode – guest post
Winner will be picked Saturday April 26.
Happy Reading and as always, thanks for stopping by!
red headed book child
4 comments:
Thank you so much, Sean, for taking the time to review Black Chalk. Glad you enjoyed and hope you're happily untwisting now.
Thank you so much, Sean, for taking the time to review Black Chalk. Glad you enjoyed and hopefully you're now happily untwisting.
Thanks for the review Sean! I'm glad you enjoyed this book.
Thanks for being a part of the tour!
I've been going back and forth on this one, not really sure if I would like it. Not a clue really...
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