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This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

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patedm's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It wasn’t my favorite book, but I still enjoyed it a lot and really cared for some of the characters. The general plot was interesting too! I also feel like it was a little more different than what I typically read, so that was fun too. Overall, ‘twas a good read indeed 
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ljp817's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad 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? No

5.0

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mollywill's review against another edition

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

4.0

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nataliebootlah's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.5

 
“Now, please, go tell someone how much you love them.” 
 
This was a wholesome father-daughter love story. 
 
After drinking a little too much on her 40th birthday and waking up in her childhood bedroom, Alice doesn’t expect to be 16 again. Who rightfully would? 
 
To go from visiting her dad on his deathbed at the hospital to seeing him alive, vibrant, and young? Whew, this one tugged at the heart strings. For some reason, Alice is given a second chance to spend time with her dad, actually appreciate their time together, and figure out what life is really all about. 
 
This Time Tomorrow is a lovely mix between The Time Traveler’s Wife and The Midnight Library. It’s so much more than the “what ifs” we often see in the time traveling trope. It’s a nod to 90’s nostalgia, the importance of relationships, and celebrating the tiny, messy, everyday moments in life. I hope you enjoy the charm, heart, and wit Straub put into this book as much as I did. 
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gin_and_books's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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savyelizabeth's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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claireoh's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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crdostaler's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

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taraaleitz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What an absolutely beautiful book. I think this actually may be my favorite book now.

This is about a woman named Alice who, on her 40th birthday, finds herself transported back to her 16th birthday. This book is so sweet, reflective and sentimental. The storyline focuses on Alice’s relationship with her father (which is so tender) and how she consistently goes back in time to spend more time with him—seeking answers, but also just to be in his presence.

This book truly makes me appreciate life so much more. It encourages me to be more in the moment and now to take time for granted because it is so fleeting. Highly recommend this read.

It isn’t super fast-paced and it took me a while to actually start it, but it was well-worth the read.
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bxnnny's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

a tear-jerker about a father/daughter relationship that makes you appreciate your loved ones, the small moments, and the ability to trust in yourself. i liked the sentiment behind the story but ultimately didn't feel like i was in the right mood to read something like this. i was able to appreciate the message but didn't feel like it hit me as hard as it maybe would have if i had been in the right space/mood for it mentally.
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