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A review by cc_shelflove
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- 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
“I wake up the next morning. The sun is shining; the air is cool. It is a perfect day to win the US Open.”
I am lying in bed right now having just finished Carrie Soto Is Back, and the one word I keep repeating out loud to myself is “WOW.” Who knew a book about freaking tennis would make me cry?
TJR does it a-fucking-gain. I was so fortunate to attend her book tour and hear her speak about Carrie Soto’s character development—spoiler free, don’t worry!—live and in person. I got home after 10:00 PM and started the book that night. She shared that this novel was originally titled The Bitch Is Back, and I can 100% see why.
Carrie Soto is abrasive. She’s mean, she doesn’t take any shit from anyone, and she will tell you to your face that she knows she is better than you. She wants to win every tennis match, and if she’s not ahead, she will get pissed off and start making mistakes. I hate to say it, but I identified with Carrie completely. She is definitely an Enneagram 8!
The book takes us through four grueling tournaments after Carrie comes out of retirement at thirty-seven years old to defend her record for most Grand Slam titles: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. But it’s not all sports, if that is what you are worried about. We also explore Carrie’s relationship with her father in great detail, and yes, there is a love interest. I don’t know what more I can say. I laughed, I cried, I gripped the edge of my seat, and I loved every minute. The bitch is fucking BACK.
I am lying in bed right now having just finished Carrie Soto Is Back, and the one word I keep repeating out loud to myself is “WOW.” Who knew a book about freaking tennis would make me cry?
TJR does it a-fucking-gain. I was so fortunate to attend her book tour and hear her speak about Carrie Soto’s character development—spoiler free, don’t worry!—live and in person. I got home after 10:00 PM and started the book that night. She shared that this novel was originally titled The Bitch Is Back, and I can 100% see why.
Carrie Soto is abrasive. She’s mean, she doesn’t take any shit from anyone, and she will tell you to your face that she knows she is better than you. She wants to win every tennis match, and if she’s not ahead, she will get pissed off and start making mistakes. I hate to say it, but I identified with Carrie completely. She is definitely an Enneagram 8!
The book takes us through four grueling tournaments after Carrie comes out of retirement at thirty-seven years old to defend her record for most Grand Slam titles: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. But it’s not all sports, if that is what you are worried about. We also explore Carrie’s relationship with her father in great detail, and yes, there is a love interest. I don’t know what more I can say. I laughed, I cried, I gripped the edge of my seat, and I loved every minute. The bitch is fucking BACK.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer