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bradpetovello's review against another edition
4.0
A great biography about Roger both in and out of tennis. While he may not be the GOAT of tennis anymore, he certainly increased the popularity of tennis more than any other player in history. The book discussed his upbringing, youth, professional career, rivalries, personal life, and more.
chatauchocolat's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Overall, it’s a good read if you’re a tennis fan. The book is incredibly thorough, and even longtime Federer fans will likely discover something new about him. I particularly enjoyed the sections discussing his training, thoughts on tournaments and records, and his experiences with travel.
That said, the detail can be a bit much - especially the lengthy descriptions of specific matches, making exciting events feel monotonous and blend together. It almost feels like the author was paid per word, with a bonus every time he casually mentioned being present at an event. Additionally, I wasn’t fond of the writing style, especially the heavy metaphors, like “Federer was like the guy you’d want your daughter to date; Safin was probably the guy she’d want to date”.
That said, the detail can be a bit much - especially the lengthy descriptions of specific matches, making exciting events feel monotonous and blend together. It almost feels like the author was paid per word, with a bonus every time he casually mentioned being present at an event. Additionally, I wasn’t fond of the writing style, especially the heavy metaphors, like “Federer was like the guy you’d want your daughter to date; Safin was probably the guy she’d want to date”.
sassyplundh's review against another edition
4.0
I could have done without some of the cutesy writing, but if it’s the information you want, it’s the information you want. I thought structuring the chapters by place instead of chronology worked surprisingly well. Looking forward to The Warrior.
ashimgarg's review against another edition
4.0
A little too detailed to enjoy reading for pleasure. Good for writing reports in school projects or for people who really want to know each detail of his life.
Or maybe I'm just not in the phase where I gaga over him.
Great nonetheless!
Or maybe I'm just not in the phase where I gaga over him.
Great nonetheless!
not_that_dexter's review against another edition
4.0
Chances are if you are thinking about reading this you will like the book. The metaphors are laid on thick at times, but that has often been the case when people write about a Roger Federer.
maddyszol's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
liroa15's review against another edition
3.0
So I listened to the audiobook, which I really wish the narrator had not done bad accents for people who are famous (or at least famous enough) and man the chapter on djokovic was torturous, especially in light of the last year.
Practicably, there’s nothing here. Federer keeps his personality mostly to himself, and Clarey leaned hard into that. It’s fluff and a dude with every privilege in the world patting himself on the back for knowing Federer would be good.
But man I could have done without the djokovic stuff. I get the point, but Clarey went out of his way to make that man look sane and likeable and hard pass.
Practicably, there’s nothing here. Federer keeps his personality mostly to himself, and Clarey leaned hard into that. It’s fluff and a dude with every privilege in the world patting himself on the back for knowing Federer would be good.
But man I could have done without the djokovic stuff. I get the point, but Clarey went out of his way to make that man look sane and likeable and hard pass.