Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

637 reviews

sierraclimbs's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Wow, this book. TORE ME TO SHREDS! 
This book perfectly fit into the category of books that are sort of slice of life books that I LOVE! 
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, "Convenience Store Woman" by Sayaka Murata, "Circe" by Madeline Miller, "The Scent Keeper's Daughter" by Erica Bauermeister
All these books I would understand why someone else would find them boring. But the writing & compelling nature of humans make them favorites of mine

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Murder

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

I think that all these subjects are important to the story. I don't think anything was described excessively.

weepy_iskwew's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

It took me so long to read this book. Not the book’s fault I think I was just going through a lot with work and personal stuff. 

It was a good book. I liked the complexity of the characters, the reflections on their life through the lens of race, ethnicity, disability, trauma etc. I liked the reflections on our human life vs. the infinitely repeatable video game lives. Just the exploration of designing and playing video games was lovely as someone that is a fan of many games. I love that it’s a deep partnership that isn’t necessarily a romantic relationship. 

I think I struggle with literary fiction at the best of times, but found this to be a little too slow even by literary fiction standards. Obviously, with the caveat that I also had a rough month while reading this - there were a few moments that felt like trauma included just for trauma’s sake. 

Maybe I’ll give it another go when I’m in a better headspace myself - but for now its a 3.75 for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma

gold_ie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

A beautiful book that I took my time reading. A story about growth and reflection and coming of age and most of all, of course, video games the whole way. Zevin knew what was important to include and where to take creative liberties. A book I will gladly take off the shelf and read again.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

lefttoread's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

As both a reader and a gamer, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow was everything I hoped for and more. It truly lives up to the hype and deserves every bit of recognition it's received. Gabrielle Zevin’s writing is nothing short of incredible. The way she crafts the characters’ growth over time is mesmerizing—so vivid and nuanced that I could actually see them aging and changing. I felt as though I was right there with them, watching their lives unfold, and that connection made it hard to turn the final page.

The book is filled with memorable quotes and beautiful moments that are both touching and profound. The emotional depth was stunning, and I found myself tearing up multiple times. By the end, I was emotional not because of any specific event, but because I had to say goodbye to characters I had grown with, and that was unexpectedly hard. Zevin’s writing made me feel like I had lived a part of their lives, and it's rare to find a story that captures that so well. This book is truly special, and I can easily imagine it being adapted into a movie or series because it played out so vividly in my mind.

If you're a lover of stories that make you feel deeply and immerse you in another world, this one is a must-read. It left a lasting impact on me, and I’m sure it will for many others too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

cashewhead's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Medical trauma

felofhe's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

abbiwesner's review against another edition

emotional informative sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual violence

bunzilla's review against another edition

I really don't get why this book is so popular? None of the characters are likeable except for Marx and they kill him off for no reason lol 
Too slice-of-lifey for me as well

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Rape and Abortion

lisettemarie's review against another edition

emotional sad

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion

georgiaabigail's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.5

They had me in the first half. I really wanted to love this book and after reading the first half I was hooked. The second half fell flat, there were storylines I genuinely just did not like and it lost me.

side note: I am very grateful that Sam and Sadie didn’t end up together, male/female friendships are important and I would have been so disappointed had they gotten together. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Murder

Moderate: Suicide, Medical content, and Medical trauma