roosleestofzo's review against another edition
4.0
Couldn't put it down. I experienced this with all of TJR's previous books as well but this one felt closer to home and thus truly captivated me. I have never played tennis but the way in which the struggle with perfectionism is described touched me deeply.
mxxnphxsxs's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
catyreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Much to my dismay, this is not my favorite TJR book. I enjoy her writing so much that I refuse to give her books anything less than 4 stars because she’s so good at what she does. Her storytelling is exceptional. She writes characters so human, so full of flaws and I love that.
For the majority of this book, I really did not like Carrie. I honestly didn’t see the point in her coming back to win another Slam title when someone else was going to eventually break that record. That’s just what happens with sports. It doesn’t erase what she’d done to get there, how she played and influenced generations of players.
Bowe and Javier are the real winners in this book, in my opinion. Bowe accepts Carrie for all that she is, understands her, and is somehow both her equal and her rival (when it comes to tennis).
I really liked the end of the book and how the story came to a close. If anything, this book taught me about determination. The fierceness women possess and how we can do anything we set our minds and hearts to.
For the majority of this book, I really did not like Carrie. I honestly didn’t see the point in her coming back to win another Slam title when someone else was going to eventually break that record. That’s just what happens with sports. It doesn’t erase what she’d done to get there, how she played and influenced generations of players.
Bowe and Javier are the real winners in this book, in my opinion. Bowe accepts Carrie for all that she is, understands her, and is somehow both her equal and her rival (when it comes to tennis).
I really liked the end of the book and how the story came to a close. If anything, this book taught me about determination. The fierceness women possess and how we can do anything we set our minds and hearts to.
jasmijn2511's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
agumon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kmatute's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
irmasv's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gabycabral_'s review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
judeduartesgf's review against another edition
5.0
everything about this book was intense in a thrilling, page turning, exciting way that i never expected to enjoy so much. From the characters, to the plot, to the relationships, to the sport, this book was unreal.
itsmekelly00's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75