A review by weminence
If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

I think the writing for this was fantastic. I think the way everything is built and the way things progress was done amazingly. These people fall apart together in the most real way I can imagine. I cared about the chatlracters and I grew to love characters I didn't think I would. That being said, this book isnt for me. It comes down to spoilery reasons that I will get into. I don't not recommend this book because it is beautiful and has a great message but the way that message is delivered isn't my favorite.
I just cannot love a story that has a character not commit suicide only for that character to die in the end, anyway. Yes, the ending is very open, everyone could've maybe survived but there is no sure answer and so the answer is in someway both endings. I dont hate this story because of that ending, but it makes my enjoyment of the story waver. I don't feel hope with an ending like this one. That is purely personal preference but it is part of my reading of this book, and did affect my enjoyment of the story.
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