sarpin's review against another edition
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
3.5
tytad's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
leseratte01's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Ich fühle mich heute großzügig und ich mochte dieses Buch sehr. Es war nicht besonders herausragend aber trotzdem hatte ich eine tolle Leseerfahrung und würde es weiterempfehlen.
lphillip's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
orly2's review against another edition
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
4.25
kkmillsaps1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
4.5
hmacgregor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.5
isabel_hanna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.25
It takes a very talented writer to take a subject I’ve never been interested in before and make the book a page turner. I felt that TJR used tennis and Carrie being in her comeback era as a great vessel to discuss the pressure and expectations society puts on women. Society acts as though women are worthless once they hit 30 and it was a great way to push back on that narrative. Carrie was somehow infuriatingly lovable no matter how mean she was. Thoroughly enjoyed this book
readthisandsteep's review against another edition
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of my most anticipated new releases of the year, and I was thrilled to get an ARC! Happy to say it does not disappoint!
The novel focuses on Carrie, a legendary professional tennis player who sees her records being broken by a new tennis star and comes out of retirement at 37 to try to reclaim them. The book is very character driven and gives us a look at what it takes physically and mentally for Carrie to make her come back.
While the plot is focused heavily on tennis, this is also a story about fathers and daughters. Carrie has a beautiful relationship with her father and coach, Javier. Javier is Carrie's biggest fan, tennis guru, and visionary coach, but most importantly, he is her devoted and loving father. Their dynamic is really at the heart of this book.
TJR is a compelling storyteller and made me care deeply about an intense character whose entire focus is on tennis and winning, even though I know very little about the sport. We see Carrie navigate a feat that takes incredible physical and mental endurance. Her character grows and matures as she perseveres despite sexism in the sport, fame and press coverage, changes in her life, injuries, and aging. So I could not stop turning the pages on Carrie's gripping comeback story and rooting for her.
The fantastic world-building in every TJR book is on display here, too, and there are some fun crossover mentions. Carrie Soto herself was first mentioned in Malibu Rising. Excellent world-building, vivid characters, and a magnetic romance round out this memorable book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine for the gifted ARC. I loved it!
The novel focuses on Carrie, a legendary professional tennis player who sees her records being broken by a new tennis star and comes out of retirement at 37 to try to reclaim them. The book is very character driven and gives us a look at what it takes physically and mentally for Carrie to make her come back.
While the plot is focused heavily on tennis, this is also a story about fathers and daughters. Carrie has a beautiful relationship with her father and coach, Javier. Javier is Carrie's biggest fan, tennis guru, and visionary coach, but most importantly, he is her devoted and loving father. Their dynamic is really at the heart of this book.
TJR is a compelling storyteller and made me care deeply about an intense character whose entire focus is on tennis and winning, even though I know very little about the sport. We see Carrie navigate a feat that takes incredible physical and mental endurance. Her character grows and matures as she perseveres despite sexism in the sport, fame and press coverage, changes in her life, injuries, and aging. So I could not stop turning the pages on Carrie's gripping comeback story and rooting for her.
The fantastic world-building in every TJR book is on display here, too, and there are some fun crossover mentions. Carrie Soto herself was first mentioned in Malibu Rising. Excellent world-building, vivid characters, and a magnetic romance round out this memorable book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine for the gifted ARC. I loved it!