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Violence
Barely any
No violence; the competition is athletic
Language
Barely any
Mild adult language throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic relationships over decades; some content, restrained
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological weight of defining yourself by achievement and what happens when that achievement is taken away
What this book is about
Carrie Soto, who dominated women's tennis in the 1970s and 80s, comes out of retirement at 37 to reclaim her Grand Slam record when a young star breaks it. Taylor Jenkins Reid's sports drama is a sharp portrait of competitiveness, aging, and what drives exceptional people—with the author's trademark accessible prose.
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