A simple summary of this one doesn't do it justice: while it is technically about three people who fall into the world of videogame development, it's not really a book about videogames so much as it is a love letter to its characters and to the world of videogames (or any passion hobby one might have). There's plenty for readers to latch onto here even if they've never played a single minute of game, and much of that is owed to Zevin's incredible characterization throughout the novel. Marx, Sadie, and Sam are some of the most fully realized, flawed, infuriating, and lovable characters to grace the page in recent memory. While it is character driven, there's certainly enough plot to go around. There's a plot choice in the. book's second half that didn't quite land with this reader, but it certainly moves the characters forward. A standout and one that will resonate with all sorts of readers, whether they love literary fiction, videogames, or complicated stories about complicated friendships.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a unique and original love story set in the world of video game design.
This novel was one of my most-anticipated novels. I kept seeing reviews call it the book of the year—a stunning work of fiction, etc. And while there is much to like and there’s plenty of heartfelt scenes, I thought several aspects came up short. It didn’t pack the emotional punch that I expected. So I was a bit let down.

It also took me a long time to read it. I felt my attention wander and then a meaningful scene would draw me back in but I think the last quarter kind of fell apart for me. But it does end well so I will say I was satisfied with that.

There are some truly heart wrenching scenes. I just can’t get into because of spoilers. I do wish Sam and Sadie’s friendship offered a little more, or maybe just didn’t feel so one-sided. I think this is a fine novel and there is plenty to discuss with book clubs.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! I had no idea what I was getting into with this book but I am so happy I took a chance on it! This might go down as my favorite read of the year! The characters were well created and diverse, and their backstories told in flashbacks really helped to paint a vivid picture. I loved all the video game and Shakespearean aspects too, but I know my biggest takeaway from this book is friendships and the lengths people will go to for it. Must read 5+ stars!

“But it is worth noting that to be good at something is not quite the same as loving it.”

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is hard hitting, memorable and incredibly complicated. Definitely something worth reading once in every lifetime.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow was published early July 2022. Thank you to Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, NetGalley and the author for the ARC.

Fantastic, superb, pure joy.
This is one of the best books of 2022.
Zevin has managed to surpass the magic and brilliance of The Storied Life of AJ Fikry, which is not easy to do. (I also scored Fikry as ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
Do yourself a favor and read this gem of a novel.. it’s truly one of the happiest and most unique books I’ve read in a long time.
Zevin is a tour de force and a novelist for our times.
Bravo!

This is one of the most beautiful books I have read in a long time. I loved it. Will consider it for my course in coming years.

Long-term love story against the background of the video game industry. Well written. Good characters. Enjoyable, light read.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? This book is beautifully written and incredibly poignant. I have never been into video games, but I didn't care. This is the kind of book you have to put down every few pages to Google a word you've never seen, and still I didn't care. This story of friendship is frustratingly real, and I think I'll be thinking about Sadie, Sam, and Marx for long time ♡
Thank you to netgalley and Knopf Doubleday for my copy

I think I would have given this 4 starts if the main subject matter meant more to me. However, this is an extremeley well written book and the friendship circle is an honest ode to real life.

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a story about enduring friendships, loving your work, and life’s many hardships. It was introspective and beautiful. The characters were so well thought out and multifaceted. I really enjoyed the plot and the way Gabrielle Zevin delved into the many intricacies of the human condition!

What a treasure this novel is! I was completely swept up in the story. The writing is so convincing and heartfelt.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow💙

Some of you may know that one of my fave books of all time is Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin, so there was no way I was not checking this one out.

However, you may also know that it falls in the “might not be Mikaela’s jam” category, BUT I decided I must try it and persevered. I listened to parts of it on audio, and read parts of it in hard copy. I was mesmerized by Sam and Sadie’s story that spanned 3 decades, and of course loved the parts that took place in Cambridge, MA! The book is kind of hard to describe, but it was a wonderful experience to read. And don’t get me started on Max! What a sweetheart.

If you’re looking for a book to cozy up with this fall, look no further. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

DNF. I tried, twice, but just couldn't finish. Another review used the word "tedious" and I agree. I enjoy books set in the 80s and 90s/Gen X but definitely not this one. I recommend "Every Anxious Wave" over this, but that one is centered on the punk music scene vs video games here. I relate to music far more than gaming, so that is part of the disconnect with this book I guess. That, and I didn't even like a main character at all. I couldn't care less what happened to them. Happy to delete this off my Kindle and move to something else more worthy of my time.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. I enjoyed the characters, their friendship, and the gaming storyline that weaved itself throughout. The second half felt a little long, somewhat disconnected, and maybe the author tried to do too much with it. But their was something fresh and different about this story which kept me engaged.

This is the best book I’ve read in 2022! I don’t think anything will top this! This book travels back and forth from past and present with different POV from each character. It follows the lives of Sadie and Sam over the years. Beautifully written themes of complicated friendships and romantic relationships.

I wanted to love this book. Everyone I saw posting about it loved it. And I did like it, but I didn’t fall head over heels and I can’t put my finger on “why”.

'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' was not a quick or easy read, but it was without a doubt worth it. This book took me an unexpectedly long amount of time to get through, but I'm glad I took my time while reading it. There are so many layers to process. Some things needed to settle before I could move on to the next. Reading about Sadie and Sam (and Marx and Ant and Simon, etc) was like meeting people in real life and learning them. Their personalities, pasts, strengths and weaknesses are revealed slowly over the course of the book, weaving intricate portraits of each character. Every character felt alive, even the more minor ones. The writing was beautiful and elegant, but not overly embellished. The story captured the unceasing undulating quality of life's ups and downs.

If you like video games, you'll enjoy the gaming references. If you liked Halt and Catch Fire, you'll like the intersection of tech, creativity, and interpersonal relationships. Honestly, I'd feel safe recommending this book to almost anyone who enjoys to read.

TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW is a beautifully written, surprisingly emotional story about lifelong friends Sam and Sadie, their lives, losses, and the video games that bind them. This was my first read by Gabrielle Zevin and I will certainly seek out her other works based on this novel. In TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, Zevin tells a gorgeous story of friendship, loss, love, redemption, gaming, and all the complexities of growing up. We see Sam and Sadie grow from pre-teens to thirtysomethings and along the way, I came to adore both main characters, along with Zevin's well-developed supporting characters. While I'm not a big video game player myself, I was still able to enjoy many of the references and details Zevin shared - and agree that you don't have to be a gamer to love this story. This book made me laugh and cry and smile in equal measures and I was completely sucked in by the plot, the characters, and the world Zevin built for them. I found the ending to be a bit quick and disappointing, but it didn't sour my enjoyment of the novel overall, which I whole-heartedly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review.

Unlike most people, I wasn't a huge fan of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - I found it a bit too cheesy and expected for my tastes. So I wasn't sure what to expect here -and I was very pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed this book. I don't think you have to be interested in gaming at all to be immersed in the creativity of the gaming process and content described here. I found myself enthralled by the ideas. However, the best part about this book is the relationships. The love and mutual respect of each of the main characters and the development therein was engrossing and refreshing. I was engaged, I laughed, I cried, and was so satisfied with this enjoyable read.

Loved this book, and everything it represented and touched on - love, friendship, creativity, identity, disability, the need to be seen and heard by those you love most. Zevin really has outdone herself here, and I felt immediately transported into Sam and Sadie's lives. A beautiful plot, filled with so many lines that made me sit and reflect. It's a book about video games, about these two friends, but it's really a book about life, and how the relationships you create shape your existence. Can't wait to hand sell this one.