A review by lailams
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

emotional inspiring 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

5.0

At various points in the book, I was astounded by the sheer skill in writing that Gabrielle Zevin has. The book is about Sam, a guarded but passionate boy, Sadie Green, a skilled and practical game designer, and Marx, the rock that they can always rely on. It's a platonic love story of the ages and these days, I wish I saw more of friendship love as this story does. The book is a masterclass in 'no detail is too small' - just about everything that's mentioned is mentioned for a reason, brought up again in a different light, for readers to laugh and weep over.
Spoiler The entire chapter from Marx's point of view as he died was as poetic and beautiful as it was heartbreaking. I finished it a week ago and it still makes me want to tear up, which is crazy because I can't remember the last time I cried because of a book.
Easy 5 stars, and actually would be incredibly fun to read and discuss with a group of people.
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