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A review by gillzzzo
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I have mixed feelings about this book. It had such raving reviews which simultaneously made me expect a bit more, as well as expect to be disappointed (as they never can live up to the hype)
I thought this book had some really sweet moments, in particular when depicting Sam and Sadie as children. I thought there was also some really good commentary on what it means to be a woman in business in a male dominated field.
On the other hand I didn’t find Sadie and Sam’s “deep connection” as adults all that convincing. I also was expecting some complex and emotionally conflicting betrayal based on the blurb which never came. I did think it did a decent job at illustrating the feelings of mild annoyance-but acceptance, that a lot of adult relationships have.
I thought the climax/twist in the NPC chapter felt forced and clique and not really in keeping with the rest of the book.
Overall, I enjoyed the book but not sure i can relate to the hype. Worth a read but don’t expect your life to be changed
I thought this book had some really sweet moments, in particular when depicting Sam and Sadie as children. I thought there was also some really good commentary on what it means to be a woman in business in a male dominated field.
On the other hand I didn’t find Sadie and Sam’s “deep connection” as adults all that convincing. I also was expecting some complex and emotionally conflicting betrayal based on the blurb which never came. I did think it did a decent job at illustrating the feelings of mild annoyance-but acceptance, that a lot of adult relationships have.
I thought the climax/twist in the NPC chapter felt forced and clique and not really in keeping with the rest of the book.
Overall, I enjoyed the book but not sure i can relate to the hype. Worth a read but don’t expect your life to be changed
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexism, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Racism and Terminal illness