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A review by erindoublee
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Gosh I wanted to love this book but I just like it only.
Some parts were so beautifully written, and others pure cringe.
I had zero attachment to the characters and their awful relationships with each other. I wanted to see more actual development and working through this issues and instead it was just one frustrating conversation after another.
The first part of the book gave me hope that would be A Little Life - light version, focusing on Sam’s foot and personal tragedy and his friends rallying around to help him recover. But instead Sadie decided after he is hospitalized to be angry with him for his perceived ulterior motives. It was a strange turn in the story that I did not enjoy.
Further, I had zero love for Marx. When he died I didn’t care. Although I will say the narrative for that part was excellent.
After Marx’s death it was just an okay story. I think the author tried to comment on gun violence in America with that entire part of the story. There were too many holes there. Sadie’s reaction to his death was over the top and Sam’s reaction was not within his character.
Overall, I was okay with this story. I did not love, in fact the last third of the book was a total let down.
Some parts were so beautifully written, and others pure cringe.
I had zero attachment to the characters and their awful relationships with each other. I wanted to see more actual development and working through this issues and instead it was just one frustrating conversation after another.
The first part of the book gave me hope that would be A Little Life - light version,
Further, I had zero love for Marx. When he died I didn’t care. Although I will say the narrative for that part was excellent.
After Marx’s death it was just an okay story. I think the author tried to comment on gun violence in America with that entire part of the story. There were too many holes there. Sadie’s reaction to his death was over the top and Sam’s reaction was not within his character.
Overall, I was okay with this story. I did not love, in fact the last third of the book was a total let down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism