Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

1281 reviews

raphaliest's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The best book of 2024 for me so far. I listened to the German audiobook on bookbeats. Big recommendation. 
I was hooked by the story from beginning to end. Reflections about gaming and life and death/love and friendship/creativity and design. 
The alternation between the virtual and real world has enhanced this reading journey. Also loved the references to literature (e.g. the title). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Suicide

Moderate: Car accident

victoriascotta's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, and Death of parent

justinenoon82's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

While the premise is intriguing and the writing has moments of brilliance, the pacing can be uneven at times. The exploration of the gaming industry and themes of creativity are insightful, but some sections may feel slow for readers not deeply interested in video game development.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, and Grief

Minor: Drug use, Sexual content, and Suicide

The book deals with the complex, long-term relationship between Sam and Sadie as they navigate their personal and professional lives in the video game industry. It touches on themes of loss, disability, and the challenges of maintaining relationships while pursuing creative ambitions.

anyoung9's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book had a great analysis of the different characters and their relationships. The key dynamics were interesting but strained for the majority of the book. This unfortunately left me feeling sad, disappointed, and a bit heartbroken upon finishing the book. I have an appreciation for how realistic the characters, their relationships, and their stories are. They just hurt a bit kinda how life hurts.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Mass/school shootings

Moderate: Abortion

alex_lk's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, and Murder

Minor: Abortion

chloel29's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

marlene_wp's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, Suicide, Vomit, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Abortion and Pregnancy

emilyanne_5's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I had a really hard time trying to invest in these characters. Honestly they all suck but maybe that’s the point? It also felt like a person that’s never played video games wrote a book about video games. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicide, and Murder

heiparra's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Imagine resenting your traumatized childhood friend, but still keeping up with the man who took advantage of you. I hate you Sadie Green. 

Although Sadie was insufferable, I like when books show me a realistic character. Everyone has flaws and Sam and Sadie were no exception to the rule. If you are searching for morally perfect characters this isn’t for you. This book is not a light hearted read, but you will learn a lot from it. As someone stepping into adulthood, this book opened my eyes. I can pinpoint so many characters with people I already know.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Suicide

ichipichi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I feel like everyone should read this book. It is absolutely amazing

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mass/school shootings

Minor: Suicide and Abortion