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esme_may's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Hate crime, Homophobia, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Cancer, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Sexism, Classism, Mental illness, and Terminal illness
Minor: Drug use
riverrliam's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Mass/school shootings, Chronic illness, Grief, Medical content, Murder, Violence, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Death of parent, Blood, Confinement, Cancer, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Vomit
curlykristenk's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Yes there were plenty of toxic elements to the many relationships in this but navigating those is also a part of life. They were authentically human and both Sam and Sadie made mistakes. I don’t like that she still meets up with dov in the end but just goes to show the long lasting effects that (TW) grooming and manipulation can have on a person. This overall was a realistic, messy, heart wrenching, heart warming story about human connection and love. What else is there?
The NPC has my heart.
This review was written and book was read prior to learning about xenophobic author.
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Violence, Abortion, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Confinement, Miscarriage, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, and Terminal illness
Minor: Blood, Body horror, and Cancer
lightthebeam's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I did not like the sudden narrator switch, it’s something I tend to not like at all in books but I do think it worked to further the story and of course it provided a unique perspective but I found it jarring and awkward.
The characters in this book will piss you off, and while parts of it are so beautiful overall it does leave you feeling sad. Maybe that’s just me. It’s meant to leave off hopeful but it feels sorrowful instead.
I thought the middle of this book was the most beautiful - everything before the pioneer game chapters. I devoured the beginning of this book, but at the end it wasn’t as captivating and I felt like I was reading in circles, the character progression had stagnated but honestly they were just in a stagnant place which I understand. Overall I did really enjoy this book, there were just parts of the writing style I found to be a hinderance to the actual story, it felt like there was a slight identity crisis but it did make for a unique and thought provoking read.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Antisemitism, Death, Mass/school shootings, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Murder, Cancer, Car accident, Hate crime, Chronic illness, Confinement, Toxic friendship, Violence, Xenophobia, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship
megrob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Medical trauma, Stalking, Confinement, Mass/school shootings, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Rape, Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Murder, Ableism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness
narbine's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Torture, Sexual violence, Cursing, Death of parent, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Vomit, and Misogyny
Moderate: Stalking, Ableism, Gaslighting, Abortion, Abandonment, Cancer, and Religious bigotry
iconicavocado's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lastly, there are allegations about this book. I didn't learn of them until shortly after I started reading. I tried to not allow these allegations to affect my experience of the book because this is a matter of author vs their medium.
I'll speak of the book and book alone: (1) Crediting work - If you know you were inspired by someone's work, what is the harm in crediting them? Especially if you mention their husband's name in the book itself. Just seemed lazy and a misstep considering this book tackles the unfair discredit of women in male dominated spaces like the gaming world. Brenda Romero, for her board game "Train", should have received an acknowledgement. (2) Pro-Religious Undertones* - allegations have been made about Zevin and this book. I honestly can't speak about the author herself but the book did not promote a religious agenda at first glance, but upon further investigation I can see how it could be interpreted that way*. In the beginning there is a game based on the Holocaust, a character who is from Israel, and the main characters (Sam and Sadie) who have Jewish backgrounds. There is a brief mention of Sadie reading about "the founding of Israel" which I previously overlooked.* She doesn't go into what she read but it is mentioned.* After that Jewish related things are barely brought up and are most definitely never in a way to steers the plot. It's mainly used as character history/origin, with the exception of the "founding of Israel" being used to impress a boyfriend.*
It's up to you how you want to proceed with the author based on accusations. I suggest doing your own research.
Graphic: Sexism and Chronic illness
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, and Confinement
gloriaannwilson's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
This story draws you in. I found myself a bit bored in a spot or two but these passed quickly. Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, was mostly a pleasure to read.
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Murder, and Suicide
jcampb2's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Medical content, Gun violence, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Confinement
aileron's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, and Medical content
Moderate: Cancer, Vomit, Confinement, Abortion, Gore, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Blood
Minor: Lesbophobia, Transphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Eating disorder