I thoroughly enjoyed this book about two childhood friends, Sam and Sadie, who meet in a hospital and form a lifelong bond over video games, first playing them and then ultimately creating one of their own and eventually going into business together. They become hugely successful overnight but misunderstandings and trauma continue to follow them throughout their lives. This book takes place during the video boom and I found the references to early games and an insider peek into that world nostalgic but you don’t need to enjoy video games to enjoy this book. Beautifully written, My favorite character was Marx, we need more people like him. I was a little frustrated when this book was described to my as not a typical love story but a story of friendship love; it is but also a large part is a love triangle. But in the end it didn’t matter; this is a story of love overall, being love and how to love and how to accept love from others.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow was such a joy to read. This was my first novel from Zevin and it definitely won't be my last. The characters were so well developed and multidimensional. I was invested in their stories and will definitely be thinking about them for a long time.

Sprawling, yet deeply personal and character-driven. One of the best reads of the last few years. Will probably surprise some readers that think they won't care about something with video game design as a theme.

This book is a beautifully written and deeply moving exploration of grief, love, and the human experience. Gabrielle Zevin's prose is both poetic and lyrical, with a deep emotional resonance that draws the reader in and holds them spellbound. The story is told with a sensitivity and nuance that captures the complexities of grief and the myriad of emotions that accompany it.

Through the characters of Sadie and Sam, Zevin explores the deep connections that exist between family, friends, and the people we love. The struggles that Sam and Sadie face are universal and relatable, making this a book that will resonate with readers on a deep and personal level.

Overall, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" is a powerful and poignant novel that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it. Zevin is a gifted writer who has crafted a story that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a beautifully written and deeply moving exploration of the human experience.

Wonderful concept and thought out plot. However, the writing style was not something I am a particular fan of and the romance a little too cliche. On the other hand, I would be able to hand sell this book easily and think there is a huge market for this particular book. The cover is also eye catching.

As I started this book I was not even prepared for what was to come and I was not as hyped as some.prwvious readers seemed to be. Every time I opened to read I read until my eyes couldn't see straight. Gripping and intriguing the character development is beyond so many books I have recently.reax and Zevin does an amazing job of keeping things moving without feeling like anything is dragging on. Memories, gaming, present time and then all over again. Can't recommend this one enough! Time to read more from Zevin!!

This was a fantastic read. In addition to wonderfully complicated characters, Zevin made me want to play the computer games from my childhood again. I enjoyed every page!

My first 5 star read of the year. I was hesitant to read this because the hype was so high on BookTok but this lived up to it!

I liked it, and I didn’t.

It’s the story of Sam, Sadie and Marx who build a successful gaming business together. Sam and Sadie meet in the hospital as children — Sam has been in a car accident, and Sadie is visiting her sister — and they connect and develop an enduring but challenging friendship over video games.

I’m not a “gamer” at all, but I didn’t mind that part of the story. I learned a bit, but I also think a lot of references went over my head. I thought it was very well written, had some really interesting and clever themes, but it also read like a YA novel to me…and I thought it was actually intended for adults? Maybe not? It’s got some great messages for a YA audience, particularly on how different generations deal with, or wear, their trauma.

I’m only deducting a star because it just felt like it was a much longer book than it is was. For me. In particular, sections like the “Pioneers” game toward the end of the book…when I finally got through that section I understood the “why”, and appreciated how clever and romantic it was, but ultimately not being a “gamer” meant that I didn’t need or want to be bogged down in so much detail. Although I can certainly appreciate how this kind of detail would be appreciated and necessary for others. There’s a lot I’m still thinking about, and I like that the story means so much to so many different audiences.

Thank you to NetGalley for a e-copy of this book.

A wonderful read, and a well-deserving BOTM of the month pick. I loved this book so much I read it twice within six months. Puts you in mind of the main characters in the movie Free Guy, and was enjoyable through and through.

Sadie and Sam met as tweens and bonded over video games in a hospital common room in LA. After a falling out, they run into each other across the country in Boston where they attend separate colleges, where they begin their decades long collaboration. Sometimes friends, sometimes family, and sometimes enemies, their story unfolds and morphs over triumphs and loss both personally and professionally.

I really enjoyed this one. The story is captivating and the characters unique and realistic. Sadie and Sam both have huge hearts and huge flaws. My one major critique was that it was too long. By the end it felt like too much at the beginning and a tapering off at the end.

Overall, I would recommend regardless of whether you like video games or not.

This was one of the best books I've read in a while. I didn't get lost in the gamer-speak and all of the characters felt real. They weren't all likable, in fact, many of them (Sadie and Sam) are hard to stand at times. The story was well paced and I didn't see certain things coming. I couldn't put this book down.

Perhaps the best book I've read in years. Amid the shadow of gamers, is the real game that we call life. Except there's no refresh button as the characters grow to understand. I loved how even the heroine Sadie is responsible for her own issues and judgements, and as fallible as the others.

I know this book has received rave reviews and I wanted to love it and give it 5 stars It was hard for me to get into the gaming aspects of the book. It is the relationships of the main characters that felt so real to me and that I enjoyed exploring. The book explores many topics including identity, success, failure and the need to have real connections in life.

Such a beautiful, well-written book. There is so much video game nostalgia sprinkled into a book about friendship and love.

What an absolutely stunning novel. The more I read, the more I realize novels about friendships are the most special to me … that is, if they’re done right. And this one is epic. Sadie & Sam (& Marx!) are characters I’ll carry with me forever, & I’ll likely revisit them in the future. I wish I was still in college so I could somehow write a paper or thesis on the relationship between Sadie & Sam for an English class. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t cry several times throughout. Oh, & my work on a computer graphics client made me feel VERY smart while reading this.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC. I have done some gaming over the years, but I would not say I'm a big gamer. However, one does not have to know anything about video games to enjoy this book. It's really a love story but not a "rip off your clothes, full of sex" love story. It's the story of 2 kids who meet in the hospital and develop a friendship that lasts decades. Due to the fact that this friendship lasting decades, if you grew up during the 90s, you get to relive this time period through these characters.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you are looking for a book that takes you through all the feelings that an enduring friendship does.

TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW truly deserves all the hype, this book was astounding. I had been seeing this book in circulation all summer, so I was super elated to be able to read it. Gabrielle Zevin has created a masterpiece with this story. All of the components, including the characters, world-building, and plot truly fell off the page--and I could not put this book down until it was complete. I am so happy that this book is getting the attention it deeply deserves, and I cannot wait to see what Zevin writes next!

Oh wow this book was just incredible. It was so beautifully written with characters I fell in love with so quickly.

I knew I'd love it the second I started reading and was reccomending it to friends when I was only 2 chapters in! I just knew it would be everything I wanted and hoped it would be.

It was a very slow read for me which was weird as I'm normally a fast reader but, I genuinely think I was rationing letting myself read it so it could last longer.

It’s been a while since I’ve had a book hangover like this. I somehow loved this book and hated the characters all at once.