Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

68 reviews

theolivetree's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Racism, Vomit, Gun violence, and Antisemitism

emma_sky's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence, Death, and Murder

Minor: Medical trauma, Xenophobia, Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

jasminejjj's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am in awe of this one. She did something so ambitious and it really paid off. The pacing is perfect and she gives the PERFECT amount of exposition at all times.

I am a huge fan of the chapters written from a video game perspective

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Racism, Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Terminal illness

myweirdnormal's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

On one hand the writing is 5/5. I think this is a very well written book. The craft is remarkable.
On the other hand the characters are 0/5. I hated most of them, ESPECIALLY SAM, and I only finished this because I had already put so much time into it.

The one character I kinda liked died, because fuck me apparently.

Still, I don’t want to give this a rating because I’m realizing that I don’t like this genre and it would be unfair to judge a book that is probably technically good just because I don’t like the genre. I feel like literary fiction, at least considering the three books in this genre that I’ve read, is about bad things happening to good people while the shitty ones continue to thrive. And I will not be picking up another. Reading this book was my mistake and I will be smarter with my time in the future.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Misogyny, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Sadie’s relationship with her professor made me so uncomfortable, but what bothered me most is how he was still in her life years later. She was taking life advice from him, treating him like a friend, going to his wedding; all despite the fact that he was sexually and emotionally abused her. I don’t know what the author’s message was? That one should forgive and forget their abusers or what? I really don’t know. But I’d give this book a 1 star for that alone.

buckleburyfairie's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I was nervous because this book is longer than anything I've read in awhile, but it has been recommended to me many times and I'm so happy I read it! I didn't want it to end. The author's vocabulary is superb. I learned so many delicious words reading this book. Some of the best writing about a disability I have ever read. I relished the passages about Sam's time with his mom and grandparents. By the end of the book, I found myself thinking about friends I haven't talked to awhile, and wanting to catch up with them. I hope this book encourages other readers to reach out to old friends, too. 

Definite content warning about a professor/freshman student relationship that has nonconsensual BDSM aspects, and a separate content warning for gun violence.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Cancer, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Gun violence, Grief, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Homophobia, Chronic illness, Blood, and Abandonment

clalaure's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Drug use, Chronic illness, Death, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Mental illness, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, and Grief

michelles_book_nook's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.0

⚠️ CW: parental death, medical trauma, racism, xenophobia, suicide, domestic abuse, sexual assault, drug use, homophobia, gun violence, mentions of sexism and abortion ⚠️ If you're looking for a story about the complex relationships we encounter throughout our lives then this one is for you. Sam and Sadie first meet in a hospital in 1987 where playing together brings them joy, escapism, fierce competition and a very special friendship. Then, all too soon, that time is over and they must return to their normal lives. But when the pair spot each other 8 years later in a crowded train station the spark is immediately reignited, and together they get to work on what they love - creating virtual game worlds. Their collaborations make them global superstars but along with success, money and fame comes betrayal and tragedy. This book was definitely a rollercoaster with a lot going on but unfortunately it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It touched on a lot of really poignant topics throughout the lives of Sam and Sadie and while I think those topics were written about really well, for me everything was slightly overshadowed by the fact I just couldn't seem to get over not liking Sam or Sadie's characters very much. It's hard to explain why without giving spoilers so if you've read this one and want to know why then you'll have to dm me 🙈 Also, I found it quite slow and it took me a long time to get into the story. Despite everything though, it is a really good story about friendships, love and life in general. And if you're into gaming then it has some great references that only gamers will truly appreciate. Overall, I recommend this one for people that like these kinds of reads but personally I think it's definitely one of those books that you either love or hate.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Racism, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Drug use, and Homophobia

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Abortion

ehnreads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

5* for Marx, Dong Hyun and Bong Cha

Felt raw and real feelings throughout the book: loved some, hated some, infuriated a lot. But that made it more realistic.

Nevertheless, can’t bring myself to give it a 5* because of how toxic Sam and Sadie’s relationship was. I absolutely hate the fact that Sam’s manipulative actions were romanticized and overlooked in the book.

Furthermore, I absolutely despised that Marx’s mark on Naomi was minimized to somehow bring Sam into that part of Sadie’s life. Naomi is half-Japanese, not half-Korean, but they made a point of calling her half-Asian so that they can somehow connect her to Sam. Japanese and Korean are very culturally different, and should have been treated as such.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia and Death

jodean's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I thought I knew what this book would be about before I read it. I was wrong. 

I don't even think I can comment on it without reading it again. I have a bad habit of reading too quickly in the second half of books, because I want to know what happens. This book's second half, and really all of it, deserves a reread.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Grief, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Blood, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Rape, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Ableism, Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Cancer

shuuunea's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Antisemitism, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death, Mass/school shootings, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Medical trauma, and Misogyny