How
far would you go to make it to the top of your sport? Charlie Silver
was ranked 23rd before an injury at Wimbledon sidelined her. Is she
willing to put her entire life in the hands of a famous coach, in the
hopes of upping her world standings?It wasn't every day a middle-aged woman wearing a neat bun and a purple polyester suit directed you to lift your skirt. The woman's voice was clipped. British proper. All business.—The Singles Game by Lauren Weisberger (Simon & Schuster, 2016, p. 1)
After glancing at her coach, Marcy, Charlie lifted the edges of her pleated white skirt and waited.
Quick Facts
- Setting: contemporary times; various places, on and off the tennis court
- Circumstances: After recovering from an injury, Charlie
Silver is determined to hit the women's single tennis circuit with all
she's got and with the help of her new coach, Todd, known for his tough
stance on training. Will diets, makeovers, high-profile PR, and court
time take Charlie to the top of competitive tennis or to the depths of
personal despair?
- Genre: contemporary general fiction; summer escape reading; pre-Olympics read
- Themes: finding out what's important in life; inside look at competitive/elite tennis
- Characters: Charlotte (Charlie) Silver, professional tennis player; Marcy, her friend and original coach; Todd, her new coach; Marco, her love interest; various other people in Charlie's personal and professional life
- Why I want to read it: I like to watch tennis, and between this month's Wimbledon tournament and the up-coming summer Olympics, I'm in the mood to pick up a novel set in the tennis world. The Singles Game looks like a fun way to learn more about the sport. Reviewers have commented on the good pacing, believable characters, fun romance, and interesting details about tennis.
- Something to know: Author Weisberger also wrote The Devil Wears Prada
I don't think I could take any more tennis in my life than there already is, thanks to Jim! But I do like reading about sports, even if it happens that I don't play anything.
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing this one too...as I also love watching tennis! Although I didn't watch much of Wimbledon this year b/c it was on during the US Olympic Swimming Trials, which I was glued to!
ReplyDeleteI just received a hardcopy of this one in my subscription package. I'm hoping it works for me because I've seen some mixed reviews on it. It still appeals to me because I played tennis, and the timing is perfect with the Olympics around the corner.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if this is one for me but I am curious about the skirt thing. LOL
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This sounds interesting. I have always been interested in what it took to become an elite athlete. My teaser this week comes from cozy mystery The Bluebonnet Betrayal by Marty Wingate. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteUm, ooo-kay. Can't help wondering what THAT'S about. Mine
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good even though tennis is a sport I won't be playing anytime soon. A look behind the scenes sounds interesting - especially with the Olympics coming up.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed some books by this author, and this one sounds good. I loved playing tennis back in the day, but I don't enjoy watching it. But I might like reading this one. Thanks for sharing. Here's mine: “CONFESS”
ReplyDeleteThe passion and dedication that drive competitive athletes pitted against the defeat that sometimes can't be avoided should create some great conflict. This novel could be really good.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy watching a good tennis match, but admit I also need to learn more about the game! This book like a good way.
ReplyDeleteThis book disappeared off my stack. I think my daughter (athlete that she is) grabbed it up.
ReplyDeleteTo move up in world standing lifting a skirt is nothing. Let the coach check out those legs.
ReplyDeleteI love watching tennis, especially Wimbledon, so I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely keep reading. I have this one and want to start it soon. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like to read this from the perspective of the coach trying to reshape an athlete. Might be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about this one for me but, hope others enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI'm considering this one. It looks like a perfect summer read.
ReplyDeleteHmm, not a big tennis fan, but I do tend to like Lauren Weisberger's books. That's quite an opening though.
ReplyDeleteSadly I'm not a tennis fan but I do like the opening... sounds like it's a good one for a summer read.
ReplyDeletei cant think of a sport i like watching .. but i am curious about this novel ... thanks!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy playing tennis, although I am terrible at it and it's been years since I last had a chance to play. :-) This sounds like a good read. Perfect for summer.
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