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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
7/10, a very touching book that handles the topic of grief and love in a unique manner. i do think some aspects of the story could have been expanded on more (for example, the impact of Serena leaving on Alice) and some scenes in the second half of the book involving time travel felt a bit rushed or sloppy, but overall an enjoyable read, I enjoyed it much more than all adults here
The second I came across the blurb for This Time Tomorrow, I knew I’d have to read it. It’s just one of those books that leaves you feeling warm inside, like a 2000s romcom.
When Alice wakes up after her 40th birthday to discover that it’s the morning of her 16th birthday again, she decides she can try and change things for the better. Time travel isn’t a new trope, but Straub does it so uniquely and beautifully - I raced through the book in several sittings. Her everyday life observations are so real, so on point, that what could easily become ridiculous is transformed into the premise of a beautiful story on human relationships and belonging.
If you’re a fan of 13 Going on 30 (which I am) and like stories set in New York (which I do) you’ll love this one. It’s emotional but hopeful, and will make you smile but also cry. A warning, though - a big part of this story deals with the death of a parent, which can of course be very difficult to read about.
I had grown to love the characters in this book so much that I was left with a bit of a hole in my heart when it ended. I’ve thought about it regularly since then, and would strongly recommend picking this one up.
A massive thanks to Penguin Michael Joseph for sending me an advance copy!
When Alice wakes up after her 40th birthday to discover that it’s the morning of her 16th birthday again, she decides she can try and change things for the better. Time travel isn’t a new trope, but Straub does it so uniquely and beautifully - I raced through the book in several sittings. Her everyday life observations are so real, so on point, that what could easily become ridiculous is transformed into the premise of a beautiful story on human relationships and belonging.
If you’re a fan of 13 Going on 30 (which I am) and like stories set in New York (which I do) you’ll love this one. It’s emotional but hopeful, and will make you smile but also cry. A warning, though - a big part of this story deals with the death of a parent, which can of course be very difficult to read about.
I had grown to love the characters in this book so much that I was left with a bit of a hole in my heart when it ended. I’ve thought about it regularly since then, and would strongly recommend picking this one up.
A massive thanks to Penguin Michael Joseph for sending me an advance copy!
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I haven’t loved a book this much in years. The writing is beautiful and while I couldn’t be more different from the main character, she was somehow relatable and easy to care about. I loved the references to other time travel movies/books (even Jenna Brinks!), I loved the descriptions of her life at 16 and the way her wall collage looked like “psychotic wallpaper”, her relationships with her dad and best friend. Emma Straub is a gifted writer.
Probably more like 3.5. I am certyainly the target demographic. Some topics were handled more flippantly than I would have liked. And seriously, could the main charcter's name not have been Alice? Seemed influenced by What Alice Forgot - which I probably enjoyed more.
A story of finding meaning in this life, considering the what-it’s and what it might look like. A touch of magic. And bearing witness to all the stages of grief including perhaps the most important: finding meaning.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Good goodness. It took me a while to get into this, but once you get into the time travel part it really moves. While this isn’t my favorite book, it does have a lot of great things that I wish were in more stories. The FMC is turning 40, things are very much not “where they should be” society standard wise in her life, and the true love story is a combo of the father-daughter relationship and the FMC and her best friend. Lots of sadness and even more sad (but good) after reading the author’s note.
Such a heartfelt story of cherishing loved ones and savoring what we enjoy about our lives in the present. With characters that care so openly for each other, they made me want to hug my family and write love letters to my friends. I consider Straub’s mission accomplished and my expectations exceeded.
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