A review by whatannikareads
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
such a fun read even if you aren't well-versed in video games as I am! you can tell the research and passion the author put into the book, and how she incorporated elements of her identity and upbringing into the characters. it's such a unique book with unique cultural crossovers and a cast with variegated interests. i think if you're from the cultures--whether that be ethnicity, video game, or if you're from LA/Boston, etc--you'll appreciate the attention to detail and references. i think sometimes it can feel a little long and you're wondering where the book is going, but i like the third party perspective (and how that can change in important moments hint hint). just a wholesome but hearty book about friendship, growing up, love, disability, and family (outside the nuclear sense of it). a great book to get me out of a reading slump!
Graphic: Medical trauma, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail