Tracy Flick Can't Win

Tracy Flick Can't Win is a sharp, darkly comic novel that revisits the iconic protagonist from Tom Perrotta's Election.

Tracy, now an assistant principal, is determined to ascend to the principal position after the longtime principal announces his retirement.

However, her journey is complicated by her personal life, including a ten-year-old daughter, a needy boyfriend, and her own reflections on past disappointments.

The novel explores themes of regret, ambition, and the challenges of middle age, all set against the backdrop of high school politics and the complexities of suburban life.