Double Fault

by Lionel Shriver | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 1852429119 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Mochagirl of Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on 12/23/2015
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Journal Entry 1 by Mochagirl from Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
I found the story interesting, but mostly because I learnt some new things about pro tennis. Shriver did raise some interesting issues but I'm not sure they were worth a book in this way.

Apart from that, I did not find either main character particularly sympathetic, which I know it's what Shriver does, so perhaps more importantly, I didn't find their chemistry convincing at all. We know what we know only because of a whole lot of exposition. Further, Willy (who was meant to be absolutely vain about her game at the start) never seemed to have the conviction about her abilities that I expected on the basis of what we are told about her. Eric was always a 2D character to me.

However, I can imagine others having quite a different reaction, especially if they have a better opinion of this story as a vehicle for discussing the issues it raises.

Journal Entry 2 by Mochagirl at Civic Centre Metro Station in Los Angeles, California USA on Friday, December 25, 2015

Released 8 yrs ago (12/24/2015 UTC) at Civic Centre Metro Station in Los Angeles, California USA

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