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A review by dudette
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Reid's novels are very enjoyable. Although not every one of them is a hit, I will anxiously wait for her next one.
"Carrie Soto Is Back" was not a hit for me. However, I can see how it will be for many readers who probably haven't read any autobiography from real tennis players. And that's really OK. Reid did read some of them and you can sense the inspiration and references. A similar actual autobiography that I would recommend and that presents real events and rivalries is "All In" by the awesome Billie Jean King.
The fact that Chan and Soto haven't played any match before their final is hard to believe. But, of course, it's all about the story. I feel this novel was too easy to write and therefore, written in a rush and predictable.
"Carrie Soto Is Back" was not a hit for me. However, I can see how it will be for many readers who probably haven't read any autobiography from real tennis players. And that's really OK. Reid did read some of them and you can sense the inspiration and references. A similar actual autobiography that I would recommend and that presents real events and rivalries is "All In" by the awesome Billie Jean King.
The fact that Chan and Soto haven't played any match before their final is hard to believe. But, of course, it's all about the story. I feel this novel was too easy to write and therefore, written in a rush and predictable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent