Tracy Flick Can't Win

Autori

• Tom Perrotta

Parametri

• Narrativa
• Narrativa contemporanea
• Umorismo

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Soon to be a major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, this engrossing and mordantly funny novel explores ambition and the lingering effects of high school politics through the eyes of one of Tom Perrotta’s most iconic characters. Tracy Flick, a dedicated assistant principal at a suburban New Jersey high school, finds herself feeling stuck and underappreciated in midlife. Her world shifts when the longtime principal, Jack Weede, unexpectedly retires, presenting her with a rare chance for promotion. Eager to prove her worth, Tracy immerses herself in her work while juggling her personal life, which includes a ten-year-old daughter, a needy doctor boyfriend, and a new meditation practice. However, her journey is complicated by her male colleagues’ focus on honoring Vito Falcone, a former star quarterback with a questionable legacy. This situation forces Tracy to reflect on her own life’s trajectory and the challenges she faces. As she navigates the complexities of her ambitions, Tracy begins to sense obstacles in her path: Is she truly the frontrunner for the principal position? Is the Superintendent working against her? What are the motives of the School Board President’s wife? This sharp, darkly comic narrative captures the essence of frustrated ambition and the struggles of a memorable character in her second act.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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