In Walter Tevis's novel, we are introduced to a world of depth and complexity, a coming-of-age story about genius, sacrifice, and the endless toll behind it.The protagonist of the story, young Beth Harmon, was adopted from a Kentucky orphanage in the late 1950s.She possesses a rare and astounding talent for chess, but her life is not all about victory and glory on the chessboard.

Beth's story allows us to see the real face behind a gifted child.Not only did she have extraordinary chess talent, she was also deeply affected by the sedatives provided to children by the government and became a drug addict.This drug dependence left her troubled growing up, and she was constantly torn between drugs and obsession, trying to find a balance.

However, in the process, Beth was also troubled by her own inner demons.The social environment she was in, especially the male-dominated chess world, put great pressure on her.The world is full of traditions and rules, but Beth, as a woman, an orphan, and a drug addict, is determined to break those boundaries and make her own path.

In the process, Beth demonstrated impressive determination and perseverance.She not only achieved impressive results on the chessboard, but also showed great charm and strength in all aspects of life.Her story allows us to see a true hero, a person who is not afraid of hardships and moves forward courageously.

However, behind all this is the huge price Beth paid.Her genius caused her to endure unimaginable pressure and distress, her drug dependence caused her to lose many possible choices in life, and her determination and perseverance also caused her to make huge sacrifices in the pursuit of her dreams.sacrifice.