Carrie Soto Is Back

How does Carrie grow as a character throughout this novel? How does she go from being a player who needs to be the best to becoming a coach for her rival?

Compare the Javier of Carrie’s life pre-retirement with the Javier of her comeback. How has he changed over time? How does Javier’s attitude influence Carrie over the course of her life?

What role do women of color play in this novel? How is their experience different from characters like Carrie?

What role do the news clippings and transcripts play in this novel? How do they help us to understand the social and historical context in which it takes place?

Choose to focus on either Carrie’s relationships with men or her fear of losing on the court. How does fear shape her behavior? How does she come to terms with it?

What does it mean to be great? Make an argument and use examples from the text to support your answer.

What does this novel suggest about celebrity and the effect it can have on someone’s life?

Why does Bowe decide to retire after his final match? Make an argument and use examples from the text to support it.