A review by kiwij96
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
I bought the book based on the hype it is currently receiving. I had come into it expecting great things, and great things were delivered in ways I did not imagine. When it comes right down to it, the story is a heartbreaking yet brilliant tale of friendship, determination, and unconventional love, with a strong video game theme.
It is very character-led, and at times the paragraphs jump time to speed up the plot without missing any information. That is, of course, unless something becomes relevant later on and a quick history is fleshed out in full, (imo this often feels like it is disrupting the flow of the present) but this rarely happens.
My main issues with this book:
- The amount of times the word "said" is used during dialogue.
- Part 1 and Part 9 in their entirety. These parts feel clunky to me, but they are also important to the story.
- Dov, just as a person, I understand his importance as a character. But honestly, I hate him.
- The slight sexualisation of both Zoe and Sadie. Why was it their clothing that got highlighted and never the men?
- At times the timeline of the story felt off and I didn't know where I was sometimes in relation to it.
However, I loved that these characters were allowed to be human - they were selfish, determined and frustrating at times. But they were realistic characters who experienced real life issues.
Just please to god check your content warnings before going into this because ooft.
It is very character-led, and at times the paragraphs jump time to speed up the plot without missing any information. That is, of course, unless something becomes relevant later on and a quick history is fleshed out in full, (imo this often feels like it is disrupting the flow of the present) but this rarely happens.
My main issues with this book:
- The amount of times the word "said" is used during dialogue.
- Part 1 and Part 9 in their entirety. These parts feel clunky to me, but they are also important to the story.
- Dov, just as a person, I understand his importance as a character. But honestly, I hate him.
- The slight sexualisation of both Zoe and Sadie. Why was it their clothing that got highlighted and never the men?
- At times the timeline of the story felt off and I didn't know where I was sometimes in relation to it.
However, I loved that these characters were allowed to be human - they were selfish, determined and frustrating at times. But they were realistic characters who experienced real life issues.
Just please to god check your content warnings before going into this because ooft.
Spoiler
Marx and Sadie both deserved better and I will die mad about it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide, Cancer, Car accident, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racial slurs, Abortion, Homophobia, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, and Pregnancy