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A review by chatauchocolat
The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer by Christopher Clarey
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
Overall, it’s a good read if you’re a tennis fan. The book is incredibly thorough, and even longtime Federer fans will likely discover something new about him. I particularly enjoyed the sections discussing his training, thoughts on tournaments and records, and his experiences with travel.
That said, the detail can be a bit much - especially the lengthy descriptions of specific matches, making exciting events feel monotonous and blend together. It almost feels like the author was paid per word, with a bonus every time he casually mentioned being present at an event. Additionally, I wasn’t fond of the writing style, especially the heavy metaphors, like “Federer was like the guy you’d want your daughter to date; Safin was probably the guy she’d want to date”.
That said, the detail can be a bit much - especially the lengthy descriptions of specific matches, making exciting events feel monotonous and blend together. It almost feels like the author was paid per word, with a bonus every time he casually mentioned being present at an event. Additionally, I wasn’t fond of the writing style, especially the heavy metaphors, like “Federer was like the guy you’d want your daughter to date; Safin was probably the guy she’d want to date”.