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A review by jdscott50
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The author of The Storied Life of AJ Firky returns with a new book. In Firky, we find a man whose life could be told through classic literature. Tomorrow is a story of three characters told through the games they create.
The story jumps back and forth through time, telling the story of two characters, from when they first met in the hospital to their college reunion and famous gaming company. Some of the games hint at famous games, much like literary references in Firky, but you don’t need to know these games to follow the story. It becomes a fascinating tool for the power of storytelling through games. How you can put your life’s story in a game, and people can connect it just like any form of art.
The title is confusing since it’s a Shakespearean reference (MacBeth). One would wonder what that has to do with gaming. It serves two purposes; the concept is like a game; you can start again and again if you don’t like the outcome. It is also a critical and tragic part of the story that is bittersweet and unforgettable.
The story jumps back and forth through time, telling the story of two characters, from when they first met in the hospital to their college reunion and famous gaming company. Some of the games hint at famous games, much like literary references in Firky, but you don’t need to know these games to follow the story. It becomes a fascinating tool for the power of storytelling through games. How you can put your life’s story in a game, and people can connect it just like any form of art.
The title is confusing since it’s a Shakespearean reference (MacBeth). One would wonder what that has to do with gaming. It serves two purposes; the concept is like a game; you can start again and again if you don’t like the outcome. It is also a critical and tragic part of the story that is bittersweet and unforgettable.