A review by jaclynrei
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a book about sexism, racism, abuse, trauma, love, and grief under the guise of a lighthearted story following a band of video game developers. Two childhood bestfriends are reunited under the prospect of creating a novel game together. During its publication and subsequent success, factors such as race, class, and gender shape the trajectories of each character and create a schism between the group which grows and wanes over time. Each character is multidimensional and is not reduced to any one of their features or flaws. The characters are not always likeable, and I found my own shortcomings within the main characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who is willing to subject themselves to slight emotional devastation.
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