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laweirdgurl's review against another edition
fast-paced
5.0
A beautifully written story about addiction, friendship and love.
megangraff's review against another edition
4.0
This book is not quite a 4 star book but it is definitely a 3+.
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
I love the way Verghese writes, and I hope he continues. This is his second memoir, and I reveled in the combination of Medicine and Tennis. It's a story of two men finding friendship on the Tennis Court and in hospital rounds.
hollysar's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
barbaraskalberg's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Memoir about two doctors and their friendship. It makes me sad how hard it is for men to develop deep and meaningful relationships with other guys. I was surprised by this doctor's attitude and reaction to his friend's addiction. Good read. (disclaimer: I skimmed the non essential tennis bits!)
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
The Tennis Partner was a very interesting read. The true story of Araham Verghese, the author of Cutting for Stone and his time in El Paso. In the late 90's he has moved there, his marriage is falling apart and he's started a new job at the hospital. He is also quite devoted to the game of tennis. The story focuses on his life developing friendship with an intern who is a recovering drug addict as they bond over their love of tennis and play many matches together. It does a nice job of balancing the medical stories, the personal lives, and the tennis. Some people have complained that it has too much tennis, but I didn't feel that way. Then again, I love tennis so maybe I'm a bit biased