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The Singles Game
by Lauren Weisberger
How far will you go for ambition? After a devastating injury, Charlotte "Charlie" hires a cutthroat coach to help her recover her game. At almost 25, she's already growing older for tennis. But his image consultants, punishing exercise routine, and "win at all cost" mentality are turning her into someone she doesn't quite recognize. Is she happy becoming someone new?
Singles tennis is rather lonely, with the player having no one else to rely on, fierce competition, and grueling travel and exercise schedules. All of this means that if Charlie's story seems like a coming of age tale, it shouldn't be surprising. She hasn't had a lot of time to have a personal life, or to think about her future beyond the next game. At times, she can be immature, and she makes some terrible decisions, but under it all she finds a way to shine. A quick, pretty light read, good for tennis fans but also readers who know nothing about the sport. It's more about family, ambition, and finding yourself than serves and backhands.
Singles tennis is rather lonely, with the player having no one else to rely on, fierce competition, and grueling travel and exercise schedules. All of this means that if Charlie's story seems like a coming of age tale, it shouldn't be surprising. She hasn't had a lot of time to have a personal life, or to think about her future beyond the next game. At times, she can be immature, and she makes some terrible decisions, but under it all she finds a way to shine. A quick, pretty light read, good for tennis fans but also readers who know nothing about the sport. It's more about family, ambition, and finding yourself than serves and backhands.