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leahgustafson 's review for:
One on One
by Jamie Harrow
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is another book I specifically saved for March Madness “season,” and it turned out to be so much more than I anticipated!
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This story is set in the world of college basketball, and it uniquely focuses on the perspective of the people who put in the work behind the scenes. Ben is a statistician for the Ardwyn Tigers, and Annie is a videographer. This is marketed as a sports romance, and while there is a romance storyline woven throughout, I think there is a greater focus on Annie’s personal growth as she learns how to tell her truth (which I found amazing!).
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This is a great exploration of the culture of college basketball (and college sports in general). It comments on the power, status, and privileges associated with high profile positions. Through story details and interactions between characters, Jamie Harrow illustrates how the systems in place continue to perpetuate these norms and do harm to those in positions similar to Annie. I think this is really thoughtfully done.
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I’m not sure how I feel about the big declarations of love near the end. They don’t quite fit with some of the earlier story events. However, I do like how we leave Annie and Ben at the end of the story. It seems very realistic.
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As someone who really enjoys sports this one sucked me in, and I was really surprised with the level of depth. As small details continued to unfold throughout the story, I was always compelled to keep reading, and I could not put it down near the end.
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This story is set in the world of college basketball, and it uniquely focuses on the perspective of the people who put in the work behind the scenes. Ben is a statistician for the Ardwyn Tigers, and Annie is a videographer. This is marketed as a sports romance, and while there is a romance storyline woven throughout, I think there is a greater focus on Annie’s personal growth as she learns how to tell her truth (which I found amazing!).
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This is a great exploration of the culture of college basketball (and college sports in general). It comments on the power, status, and privileges associated with high profile positions. Through story details and interactions between characters, Jamie Harrow illustrates how the systems in place continue to perpetuate these norms and do harm to those in positions similar to Annie. I think this is really thoughtfully done.
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I’m not sure how I feel about the big declarations of love near the end. They don’t quite fit with some of the earlier story events. However, I do like how we leave Annie and Ben at the end of the story. It seems very realistic.
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As someone who really enjoys sports this one sucked me in, and I was really surprised with the level of depth. As small details continued to unfold throughout the story, I was always compelled to keep reading, and I could not put it down near the end.
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Check out what I'm reading next on Instagram @LeahsLitReview!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual harassment