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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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amgarrido's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

An extremely evocative and gripping depiction of friendship through the ages, tackling miscommunication and dealing with grief, chronic illness and a number of other difficult themes. I particularly liked the fact that the book didn’t end after Marx died, as I felt it really encapsulated the feeling you have after someone passes away; how the world continues to move forwards relentlessly, whilst for you it has completely stopped. In this case, Sadie retreated back into herself but was forced to continue by her quickly advancing pregnancy, while Sam was pushed to move forward by their business, learning how to make critical decisions alone.

Sam and Sadie both had very strong character development, although it almost seemed as if the roles were reversed at the end of the book and Sadie’s insistence to cut Sam off throughout for no good reason became slightly irritating. However, I believe Zevin may have done this on purpose, to depict that people’s actions whilst grieving or depressed can be difficult to understand even to those closest to them, and their thoughts and feelings contradictory even to themselves. I will say that I didn’t like Dov’s continued presence in the book.

I never would have picked up a book about gaming if it had not been so vigorously recommended by people around me and online and I’m very glad I did. Zevin’s writing is lyrical and enrapturing in a way I have not experienced in a long time - I look forward to reading ‘The Storied Life of AJ Fikry’ which is also on my shelf.

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emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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I really enjoyed this book! I understand the hype, Zevin writes wonderfully, she particularly wrote ages very well. Zevin flipped between the past, present, and video games seamlessly. I did get frustrated that the characters just didn't communicate better! I don't think Sadie was written as great as the other characters; her motives weren't explored enough. Sam and Sadie are both flawed characters, but Sam's motives were better explored. Sadie's hatred for Sam didn't make sense especially since but could have if it was better explored. I did love how Marx's coma was written from 2nd person; it was so impactful/devastating. I am glad Sam and Sadie ended as collaborators with mutual respect without being romantic. Overall, fantastic book.

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