Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players

A somewhat interesting view into the world of competitive Scrabble. If you liked Wordplay, you'll probably like this. I enjoyed learning about the mechanics of tournament play and the kinds of things people do to improve their game. Unfortunately, the book dragged at times. The mini-biographies of some of the players really went on too long and in most cases didn't really add much to my understanding of them or the game. I did find that when the book became more memoirlike - focusing on Fatsis's personal journey - it picked up and I wanted to keep reading.
Overall, an interesting if not compelling read.