Paolo Maurensig

Writer

Italian novelist from Gorizia, author of La variante di Lüneburg, a novel noted for its reverse narration and chess-themed plot.

La variante di Lüneburg (published 1993) is frequently cited as Maurensig's best-known work; his writing often blends psychological insight, historical elements and motifs drawn from chess. Reviews on DeBaser highlight the book's reverse structure and narrative craftsmanship.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Paolo Maurensig's La variante di Lüneburg for its reverse structure and chess-driven plot. Critics highlight the novel's psychological depth, historical threads and elegant construction. Recommended as a short, powerful read that blends mystery, history and character study.

For:Readers of literary fiction, mystery and psychological novels; chess enthusiasts interested in fiction.

 Can a game of chess lead to suicide? It seems so, as we can read from this short but very enjoyable novel written by Paolo Maurensig in 1993.

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 For his admirable debut, the Gorizian Paolo Maurensig (in his fifties at the time of the book's publication) chooses to start from the end.

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