annoyedhumanoid 's review for:

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

4.0

emotional hopeful reflective 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: Yes

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loved the Pioneers section—genius.

"'Zweisamkeit' is the feeling of being alone even when you're with other people." Simon turned to look in his husband's eyes. "Before I met you, I felt this constantly. I felt it with my family, my friends, and every boyfriend I ever had. I felt it so often that I thought this was the nature of living. To be alive was to accept that you were fundamentally alone." Simon's eyes were moist. "I know I'm impossible, and I know you don't care about German words or marriage. All | can say is, I love you and thank you for marrying me anyway." 

Ant raised his glass. "Zweisamkeit," he said.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Hate crime, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Antisemitism, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Classism