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

emotional reflective 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

3.75

First of all I really liked the prose, Zevin is a good writer, it really flowed and there were beautiful sentences in there.
I loved the first 70% of the book, the last 30% wasn't on the same level for me 
the writing and pacing, but also I just kind of hated that Marx had to die :(

Overall it reminded me of A Little Life in some ways. Especially Marx
as he was almost too good to be true, but more in a "parable" sense in the same way A Little Life felt to me. And the way they cared for Sam who had some physical ailments (and not so great at taking care of himself, though he got better about it) was very remeniscent of Jude in A Little Life

Very loveable characters and a nice portrait of friendship.
You don't have to be a gamer to read this (I'm not, apart from some Animal Crossing, Candy Crush and Hay Day, lmao), but I'm old enough to remember "early" games and consoles and I think that did help. 
I also really loved the secondary characters - Dong and Bong, Ant and Simon - they really added to the book for me.
Also, I'd love to play some of the games from this book! 
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