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A review by kamrynkoble
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was the first book I read for a brand new book club, and we’re off to a great start.
It was instantly captivating to me. It’s been a bit since I’ve read such a character-driven novel, and I adored it. I see so many complaints about the characters, but they felt nuanced and real and relatable to me, even when they were frustrating.
I truly loved the video games/business aspect of this. I kept thinking that it shouldn’t actually be as interesting as it was, but I was engaged the entire time.
I think this is one that will keep coming to mind years down the line. I feel like these people and these games should actually be real with how vivid they are to me.
Also, I have not had to look up so many new words in YEARS. That was fun to me.
I was missing a little more emotional impact (and the content lends itself plenty to that) to make it a whole 5 stars, but I enjoyed the writing style, story, and characters. I’d definitely read more from this author.
Update: this book has PLAGUED me like none other. I keep thinking of it and the characters constantly. I have to bump it to 5 for that reason alone. PLEASE let me know peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻
It was instantly captivating to me. It’s been a bit since I’ve read such a character-driven novel, and I adored it. I see so many complaints about the characters, but they felt nuanced and real and relatable to me, even when they were frustrating.
I truly loved the video games/business aspect of this. I kept thinking that it shouldn’t actually be as interesting as it was, but I was engaged the entire time.
I think this is one that will keep coming to mind years down the line. I feel like these people and these games should actually be real with how vivid they are to me.
Also, I have not had to look up so many new words in YEARS. That was fun to me.
I was missing a little more emotional impact (and the content lends itself plenty to that) to make it a whole 5 stars, but I enjoyed the writing style, story, and characters. I’d definitely read more from this author.
Update: this book has PLAGUED me like none other. I keep thinking of it and the characters constantly. I have to bump it to 5 for that reason alone. PLEASE let me know peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent, Gun violence, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Grief
Minor: Abortion