The Defense

Vladimir Nabokov

You aren't a lecher are you?

As a warning, you should know that I have been interested in Chess as of late and so it is probable that I would be more than inclined to enjoy a book about chess. But regardless of whether or not you enjoy chess, The Defense has enough redeeming qualities to make it worth the read.
Nabokov's Luzhin is one of the greatest worst protagonists I have ever witnessed. He almost makes the live at home when thirty, video-gamer phenomenon of our day look good.