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mimikac's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexism
indyjg's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Carrie subverts the expectations that women should be ‘grateful’ for their success as though it was their price for winning. There is an overarching expectation in both real life and fiction that women in sports are expected to act a certain way, to be demure, kind, and appreciative of their success. To not do so, you’ll be ostracised, called a bitch, cold-hearted. When men display the same traits, they are lauded and applauded. They are seen as greats of the game. You see these double standards with Carrie. You see it with Tonya Harding. You see it when men, such as the former Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore, say female tennis players “ride on the coattails of the men.”
<blockquote>"The bulk of the commentators... They wanted a woman whose eyes would tear up with gratitude, as if she owed them her victory, as if she owed them everything she had."</blockquote>
Carrie’s hardest lesson is one that she learns in the twilight of an incredible career. That to lose is not to fail. She overcomes great challenges through sheer determination, which I deeply admire, but more importantly, she realises that perfection is a double-edged sword.
<blockquote>“Needing to win because we cannot bear to lose.”</blockquote>
As Voltaire said, perfection is the enemy of good, leaving out the possibilities for improvement. I quite enjoyed the ending, even if I did predict it. I haven’t read any other books by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but I’m sure I’ll pick up some of her other stuff soon!
Graphic: Sexism, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism
sarahmurphy13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Grief
martapsalvado's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
But I trust Taylor Jenkins Reid and she did NOT disappoint. This was so much fun to read.
You know those books that you need to read 50, 100 or so pages to really start to get into them? This is not one of them. I was hooked from page 1.
The writing and characterization are, once again, incredible. Carrie is not the type of character that I particularly relate to, but I found myself very much inspired by her. I felt a sense of connection, of understanding to her.
Carrie Soto Is Back is about winning and losing in all of its forms and all that comes in between.
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
katievh's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity and Alcoholism
imds's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Death of parent, Ableism, Cancer, and Grief
Minor: Racism
readingwithmeredith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, and Cursing
mariatalves's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
chronicloser's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death of parent, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
katiescott's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief