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Checkmate (Noughts & Crosses Trilogy) | 
 enlarge | Author: Malorie Blackman
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Category: Book
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 5064
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 512
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0552551945
EAN: 9780552551946
ASIN: 0552551945
Publication Date: September 7, 2006
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 an amazing read February 23, 2008
jenaveve (leeds, england)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an emotional rolarcoaster, brilliantly written and a perfect end to the trilogy. A definate must read!I would strongly recommend reading the first two of the series first though as otherwise the story will not make as much sense.
The characters are all brilliantly developed and very easy to empathise with and the plot is full off lots of twists and turns with an unpradictable ending. Definately worth the money.
couldnt be better February 19, 2008
Loopy_Lou (UK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Was the highly anticapated ending to a triology that i couldnt put down and didnt disapoint have not read anything like this again
The best of the three June 19, 2007
MaryAnne (Dubai United Arab Emirates)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wonderful! A brilliant finale to a excellent series.
This book brought together all the issues previously covered in 'Noughts and Crosses' and 'Knife Edge'. And you do really need to read both these books to fully appreciate 'Checkmate'.
Sephy is now a young mum, caring for Callum's baby, Callie Rose. As a half nought (white), half Cross (black) child, life throws all the familiar problems at Callie Rose, in spite of the fact that time has moved on and some things have improved. Sephy still has hang-ups from her days with Callum and the tragic end to their love, and these have a devastating effect on the young child. Callum's evil brother, Jude, resurfaces, looking for revenge and even Meggie, Callum's mum, who homes Sephy and Callie Rose, has a mean streak that shows itself.
This final episode in the trilogy is a strong study of relationships and the effects of the characters' histories on their lives. It comes to a well structured, exciting climax, but leaving one or two unanswered questions.
A wonderful climax to an excellent trilogy.
Recommended for adults and older teenagers alike.
 Disappointing April 11, 2007
sam hrt (Lancs, England, Uk)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not Malorie Blackman at her best. I felt let down by this book, maybe because it seemed an echo of Sephy's life. At times I could predict what was going to happen for e.g. it was very obvious that Jude would train Rose to hurt her grandfather. The sub-plot with Jasmine seemed half-hearted as Malorie try to engage the readers mind away from Rose from time to time. Jude didn't seem to shock anymore, there was no character development that particularly startle me, I mean it was obvious he was a bad guy but his using Rose at such a young didn't horrify nor did him killing the agent. However, what did really get to me is that fact he remembered Cara just before his death, that was unexpected. The love life of Sephy acted as a lifeline as did Rose's, they were intriguing. I would have liked if Rose interacted more socially i.e. to reflect others suffering, others must worse off than her.
I counted my blessings though and I welcomed the introduction of Toby, he is so weird that it's hard not to have a soft spot for him. Those 2 stars are for you Toby!
A Gripping and Exciting Novel March 7, 2007
Sarah Longstaffe (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nought's and Crosses is an enthralling novel about two childhood friends who are being driven apart by racism in the community. However, they are determined to stay together no matter what anybody thinks. This is especially hard seen as Sephy is the daughter of one of the most powerful, admirable men in the country. Struggling to stay together, cracks start to appear particularly when Callum's brother Jude gets involved with the wrong people.
The basis of this storyline is step up along the play of Romeo and Juliet, but modern making it even more exciting and easier to follow. Sephy is a cross and Callum is a nought, meaning that they have two entirely different worlds which are complete opposites. The Noughts are ruled by the Crosses being told what to do; meanwhile Sephy is free to do her own thing. By the end of the first book you will have a well accomplished image of these two unique citizens.
The genre is a mix of romance and violence with other genres entering the plot at different times. Every chapter of this novel is enjoyable keeping you involved with the remarkable storyline; it is an eye opener teaching you how much difference one action will make to others. It is a very erudite enjoyable yet grave novel.
Consistently throughout the novel it is intriguing making you want to read the book backwards once you have finished. It generally keeps up a fast pace but can get a little slow in parts.
Malorie Blackman is a new and upcoming teenage author; this astounding series of books won her many awards including the FCBG Children's book award. She tries to show her audience what life was and can be like, also how little actions can affect great numbers of people. This novel also taught me that not only second class citizens are affected by the rules in a bad way, but first class citizens, like Sephy.
I would recommend this book to 13 year olds and upwards and think it is a phenomenal read for anybody.
Malorie Blackman has outstood herself.
Definitely worth a read!
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