![]() It's a story not unlike Williams' Reid has made it known that the tennis star was a major inspiration for the book. ![]() Reid, known for stories about ambitious, talented women who grapple with the highs and lows of fame ("The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," "Daisy Jones & The Six"), returns with "Carrie Soto Is Back" (Ballantine, 384 pp., ★★★½ out of four, out now). The titular tennis great comes out of retirement to defend her world record while simultaneously fighting racist, sexist remarks (nobody ever told John McEnroe to smile more) and the urge to push everyone away to reach her idea of success. ![]() It's impossible to read Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest novel without thinking of Serena Williams. Watch Video: Serena Williams' legacy in the tennis world | Sports Seriously ![]()
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