To be completely honest, this is not a book I would typically read, but I decided to give it a shot. Is it a literary masterpiece? No. Was it fairly predictable with a thin plot and simple characters? Yes, for the most part. But, it was a fun, light read, and personally, I enjoyed the exposure to a sport and lifestyle of which I know very little. The tennis matches had me excited and rooting for Charlie through to the end. I recommend for the summer by the pool.