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A review by annoyedhumanoid
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
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
4.0
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.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Death, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Car accident, Hate crime, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Vomit, Abortion, Blood, Medical content, Mental illness, and Racism
Minor: Antisemitism, Alcohol, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Cancer, Classism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness