A review by littlecitycorner
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? Yes

3.75

This read was my first introduction to Emma Straub and I really enjoyed how her writing had a way of bringing you into the story with just a few scenes, even when the main character appears to be a little passive. I loved how it exposed and explained how grief and understanding one’s self are intertwined in more ways than we can count. Alice’s relationship with her father is built on the foundation of mutual love and understanding, and it was beautiful to see if unfold across so many universes. And while I wasn’t a fan of Alice being portrayed which such bland ambition, she does redeems herself in the end, so I was happy with the ending of the story.

The science fiction aspect is well done but it expanded on larger-scale consequences. It felt similar to “The Midnight Library,” but it was done much better and with a more compelling storyline.