Tracy Flick Can’t Win A Novel
Tracy Flick Can’t Win A Novel by Tom Perrotta is a humorous and literary exploration of ambition and the complexities of adult life, published by Simon and Schuster on June 13, 2023. This 272-page novel follows Tracy Flick, a dedicated assistant principal at a suburban New Jersey high school, as she navigates the challenges of midlife and the competitive landscape of school politics. With the unexpected retirement of her principal, Tracy sees a chance for advancement but must confront both her professional aspirations and personal responsibilities.
In this narrative, readers will find Tracy grappling with her ambitions while managing her relationships, including those with her ten-year-old daughter and her boyfriend. As she strives for recognition, she reflects on her past and faces unexpected obstacles, including the influence of her male colleagues and the dynamics of the School Board. This edition captures the sharp, darkly comic essence of Tracy’s journey, offering insights into family life and the enduring impact of high school experiences.
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“Tom Perrotta is…one of the great writers that we have today. I love this book.” —Harlan Coben
An “engrossing and mordantly funny” (People) novel about ambition, coming-of-age in adulthood, and never really leaving high school politics behind—featuring New York Times bestselling author Tom Perrotta’s most iconic character of all time.
Tracy Flick is a hardworking assistant principal at a public high school in suburban New Jersey. Still ambitious but feeling a little stuck and underappreciated in midlife, Tracy gets a jolt of good news when the longtime principal, Jack Weede, abruptly announces his retirement, creating a rare opportunity for Tracy to ascend to the top job.
Energized by the prospect of her long-overdue promotion, Tracy throws herself into her work with renewed zeal, determined to prove her worth to the students, faculty, and School Board, while also managing her personal life—a ten-year-old daughter, a needy doctor boyfriend, and a burgeoning meditation practice.
But nothing ever comes easily to Tracy Flick, no matter how diligent or qualified she happens to be. Her male colleagues’ determination to honor Vito Falcone—a star quarterback of dubious character who had a brief, undistinguished career in the NFL—triggers memories for Tracy and leads her to reflect on the trajectory of her own life. As she considers the past, Tracy becomes aware of storm clouds brewing in the present. Is she really a shoo-in for the principal job? Is the Superintendent plotting against her? Why is the School Board President’s wife trying so hard to be her friend? And why can’t she ever get what she deserves?
A sharp, darkly comic, and pitch-perfect chronicle of the second act of one of the most memorable characters of our time, Tracy Flick Can’t Win “delivers acerbic insight about frustrated ambition” (Esquire).
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