A review by norcalchris
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I know I was supposed to like this, but gosh. I just didn’t.
The amount of trauma felt gratuitous and porny. I felt the writing was lacking creativity because it threw every sad scenario possible at us as a means to move the story along. I didn’t feel connected to the characters or emotionally invested in their plights.
The key relationship was so fragile it felt disingenuous. I was really excited to read a story about friendship, but I would describe them more as frenemies.
I enjoyed learning more about games, all that goes into them, and their significance in peoples lives. I can see that being a big point of connection to the story for readers.
This book stretched what I would normally read which was good. The ending also had some gorgeous lines of writing and reflection on human experiences.
The amount of trauma felt gratuitous and porny. I felt the writing was lacking creativity because it threw every sad scenario possible at us as a means to move the story along. I didn’t feel connected to the characters or emotionally invested in their plights.
The key relationship was so fragile it felt disingenuous. I was really excited to read a story about friendship, but I would describe them more as frenemies.
I enjoyed learning more about games, all that goes into them, and their significance in peoples lives. I can see that being a big point of connection to the story for readers.
This book stretched what I would normally read which was good. The ending also had some gorgeous lines of writing and reflection on human experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual violence and Homophobia