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What a wonderful story. I felt there was so much going on within the story and there were many layers within it. The story began with a friendship, their circle becoming larger and extensive, yet the romance between them never made an appearance. This friendship had its ups and downs. They were business partners, they each had different goals, and I felt as if the drive and ambition between the two of them were at different levels. Had they been honest with one another from the beginning perhaps things might have been different.
I’m not a gamer. Put me in front of a video game in which I must make my way through a scenario moving left, right, up, and down and you will find me in a corner, stuck. Give me a video game in which the screen is stationary, or I can only move left and right, I might do okay and be able to finish the game. As I read this book, I was impressed with the talents of the characters and their ability to work through the stresses of the gaming world. Creating games, testing, and critiquing them, their time and commitment to the cause was motivating as they tried to find their place in the world, build relationships and inspire others in the process.
When Sadie first met Sam, I liked how carefree and innocent they were with each other. Their relationship was built upon that first meeting and even years later they still had that connection. Sam had his disability which he thought was bigger than it was, and I felt that Sadie was struggling to be heard and seen. Being a girl, Sadie felt that she was being overlooked in the gaming world which affected some of her actions and words. Then, there was Marx. He was a great character to add into the mix. Heck, all the characters were great. As the young duo becomes successful, they start to discover what success really is. They discover what success means to each of them.
I enjoyed this book immensely. I was worried about getting blogged down with the gaming portion of the book, but it was fine as the other aspects of the book were great and I learned about gaming along the way. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for an honest opinion of the book. Thank you.
I really loved this one.
We’re privy to the relationship of Sadie and Sam with games being their connection. The story follows them as kids playing video games when they first to meet to actually creating their own games as adults. There is so much more to the story but I don’t want to give too much away. Spend some time with Sadie Green and Sam Masur.
This might have suffered in my opinion because I read it right after a Pulitzer Prize winner, but I found this a bit boring and too broad in plot. If this were a movie it would end up being half montage. I couldn’t really believe some of the characters either.
NetGalley e-ARC. Thank you for providing this copy!
It took me a minute to get into this book but really loved the gamer view point. We are able to see time progress and the characters grow and experience the pain that is adulthood and unpack childhood trauma/chronic illness.
"What is a game? ... It's tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. It's the possibility of infinite rebirth, infinite redemption. The idea that if you keep playing, you could win. No loss is permanent, because nothing is permanent, ever." // Gabrielle Zevin
We had my IRL book club last night to take about Tomorrow x3! In case you missed this Bookstagram favorite last year like I did, it follows a few friends through the creation of their video game company, spanning many years and lots of egos and life changes along the way.
I've never been super into video games (although I did love Oregon Trail as a kid) but that didn't take away from my engagement with the story. I liked a lot of how the video game aspect allowed for Zevin to explore what makes a good story as a theme, and especially liked some of the commentary on non-player characters (NPCs) and whether someone needs to be remarkable to be important. Although the section titled NPC will emotionally destroy you. You've been warned.
Some of my favorite moments involved the minor characters, especially Sam's grandparents and Marx's parents. And I loved Marx. I kept wanting Sam and Sadie to make different choices, but I appreciated that their flaws were real. I also really liked all the different ways of telling the story that were used - flashbacks, altering points of view, interview clips, video game moments. I don't know if I would have stayed as invested if it had just been written in a straight narrative style. Overall, I enjoyed this one and it was great for a book club discussion!
How to express how muchI loved this book! I’ve never played a video game in my life, and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. This book is about Sam and Sadie and their coming of age story that spans from youth, through college, to entrepreneurship and more. There is much sadness but still much love in this book. I will recommend it to my book club.
Short synopsis: Sam Mazer and Sadie Green break molds to invent video games in the 90s.
My thoughts: This was so much more than a story about video games. It was a story of family, friends that become family, heartbreak, grief, technology, disability, and success.
Watching the friendship develop, then break, then redevelop between Sam and Sadie was so well written. I loved that we got parts of both of their stories to understand them better.
I especially enjoyed watching Sadie break the molds in a male dominated career. She made a name for herself and became highly successful.
This one is quite long, and not super bingable, but the writing was done in such a beautiful way to tell their story.
Read if you love:
* video games
* Friendship and family
* Heartbreak, grief, and silver linings
* Side romance stories
* Multiple pov and timelines
Thanks for this! I ended up getting the print copy via BOTM and the audio copy via Libro.fm, so I've got lots of options and am very excited!
This is a story about love , friendship and gaming. It talks about about the creation of the games. I was pleasantly suprised at how much I liked this book. What I connected to the most was the characters. I wanted to know what was going to happen to them and how it was all going to end up. I have to say its not a romance type of book but it does have love in it.
🎮🖥Book Review:
Title: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Author: Gabrielle Zevin
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/3 stars
I originally received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, and then I received it for free from @bookofthemonth for being a BFF. I wanted to love this book. It received the Book of the Year 2022 from BOTM! But, sadly, I didn't love it 😔. I tried, and I really really tried. And that's not to say that it's a terrible book because by no means it is, but it's just not a subject that interested me! That being said, here's a brief summary.
Two friends, Sam Masur and Sadie Green, embark on a digital journey to create the best video games that they can. Along the way, they find new friends, lovers, enemies, and highs and lows. They find out what it feels to be poor, wealthy, and everywhere in between. The story jumps timelines throughout the book, so it can be a tad difficult to follow.
If you're a fan of video games or designing them, then this would pretty fit on your tbr list!
Published: July 5th, 2022
Thank you, @netgalley, and #knopfpublishing @aaknopf for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
An interesting idea for a book, one that I really enjoyed. A book that seems to defy genre. Gabrielle Zevin is an author to watch!
I don't play video or computer games, yet I was enthralled by this novel about a friendship between gamers. I had a busy weekend and looked forward to the times I could dip into this novel and lose myself in Sam and Sadie's world. The video game play was so intertwined in the plot and character development that it never bogged the book down. An impressive accomplishment for Zevin -I think her most ambitious and satisfying novel
One of the best books I have ever read. The sweet spot for me is a book that’s literary with gorgeous writing, but is still so exciting that you can’t put it down. This was that for me in spades! Also, if you “don’t like video games,” don’t worry: I couldn’t care less about them but still absolutely inhaled this book. It’s a masterpiece.
I adored everything about this book. I laughed, and I cried, and I couldn’t put it down. The characters are so likable at some moments, and so unlikable at others; it makes them feel so real. I didn’t think I’d enjoy the premise of two game makers, but here I am, loving it! This book touches so much on the reality of friendship, and love, and loss. This is definitely a must read.
5 stars!
WOW THIS WAS FANTASTIC!
No wonder it was the 2022 Winner for Best Fiction!
A world where friendship meets creativity, and gaming becomes a journey of a lifetime!
Here are 10 reasons why you should read this book:
🌟 Unconventional Love Story: Not your average romance – experience a unique connection between two friends.
🎭 Coming-of-Age Brilliance: Join Sadie and Sam on a rollercoaster ride through their lives, spanning decades.
🎮 Gaming as Art: Discover how video games can be a canvas for creativity and storytelling.
🌎 A Global Odyssey: Travel from Cambridge to Venice Beach, exploring worlds within and beyond.
💔 Triumphs and Failures: Witness the highs and lows of success, and the human journey through it all.
🎨 Complex Characters: Meet Marx, Sadie, and Sam – characters you'll care about deeply.
📝 Literary Mastery: Gabrielle Zevin weaves a narrative that's both intricate and captivating.
🧠 Thought-Provoking Themes: Delve into identity, friendship, art, and the ever-changing nature of life.
📖 Beyond the Gaming World: Even if you're not a gamer, this book will resonate on a personal level.
🚀 Immersive Escapism: Let this book transport you into a world where anything is possible.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey – 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' is not just a book, but a doorway to a realm of emotions, art, and everlasting bonds. Get ready to press start! 📖🌌
I DNF'd this around 20% and haven't come back to it since even though I was hoping I would. I've definitely seen some people absolutely loving it but I always struggle a bit with highly anticipated books and high expectations.
Ugh I loved this book so much. My friends mean the world to me so books about friendships just really hit me right at home. This story swept the nation and booktok and for good reason. This is such a feel good book that believe you reflecting on all the important friends in your life.
I love the writing style of Zevin and will definitely be picking up whatever she writes next.
Enough has been written about this book (and it has been out now for over a year), that there is not much else I could contribute beyond restating how wonderfully original, deep and engaging this book is. Gabrielle Zevin does a terrific job of weaving a cast of original characters the reader becomes invested and enthralled by. At its core, this is a very real book. It captures the complexity of life, of relationships, of love, and of the folly and mistakes we make. It captures the consequences of these mistakes and the decisions we make in a truly unique setting. I raced through this one with very little effort. Highly recommended. 5/5 stars. Very grateful to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book and review this book.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is unlike any book I’ve read and that is what drew me to the book. I loved the dive into the video game world (which I admittedly am fairly ignorant of), and the ride was an intriguing one. I loved the originality. It was sometimes overly melancholic, and some of the characters’ actions and choices were frustrating, but overall I enjoyed it.
My thanks to Netgalley and Knopf for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was insanely popular last year, and I can see why. Sadie and Sam were best friends as children, but then had a falling out. They reconnect years later, and end up making one of the most popular PC games ever.
Followed by another falling out.
Followed by another reconciliation.
Followed by another falling out.
Much like life; you fight and you make up. You always see other people as the ones at fault without completing examining your part in the failures of a relationship. I enjoyed how the author showed how relationships change and morph over time and how you interpret people’s behaviors so differently than they intend them or at least view them.
My biggest complaint? How the author would use insanely obscure words to describe something when a simpler word would have worked better. That part felt pretentious to me. Like she used these words just to demonstrate just how smart she was or to show that she aced the English portion of her SAT.