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What's the meaning of the title? I know the expression "apple never falls far from the tree"- but couldn't make it fit. If you think the answer will give away plot points feel free to mark it.

Judith In Savannah's memory, the entire Delaney family was part of the tennis world that ruined her life. She never forgot their disdain & privilege, or how …moreIn Savannah's memory, the entire Delaney family was part of the tennis world that ruined her life. She never forgot their disdain & privilege, or how they all treated her the day she came to their house...bad apples from a bad family tree.(less)

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Gigi I don’t think the Delaneys were overly privileged or disdainful. They were kids at the time. The parents were running a business. Blame Savanna’s pare ...more
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Judith We're talking about Savannah's memory here & her twisted concept of the Delaney's, but I'd still argue the element of elitism in the tennis world. Ple ...more
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