Who would have known a 3rd person POV would have me this captivated? I finished this story in less than 24 hours (which is rare for me these days) because I could not get it out of my head every time I tried to put it down. Captivating is too light of a word for the hold this book had on me. The world that was built was so fascinating. As a gamer for as long as I can remember, I resonated with it always being associated with an escape and a bunch of happy childhood memories.

When I saw I saw not a twist or turn that came in this story. Everything was normal then BAM twist and I was left turning the pages as fast as I could to find out what was going to happen next.

This story was so well done and has left a permanent spot in my mind.

I am not a gamer, and never have been--I do the NYT crossword app, Wordle, and Solitaire--but this novel about game-creators drew me in immediately. The characters are divinely drawn, the story is compelling--I fell in love with all of it. Gavrielle Zevin creates a world that draws us in and stimulates our own creative response. Just lovely.

From the very first page, Sam is delightful. I wanted to listen to him and explore his world. Then I met Marx, and I liked him, too. I found them both to be sincere and enjoyable and interesting characters. The dialog seemed real, and in fact, the whole novel was "step-in" for me, in the sense that Zevin created a world I could enter every time I opened the book.
Sadie was too incomprehensible for me, otherwise I would have rated the book a 5. Her emotions don't often make sense. Neither do her actions.
The most important feature of the novel is the backdrop in the world of gaming. Before I read this, I thought Super Mario Bros was a pizza chain. Zevin did an amazing job of bringing the world of gaming to someone like me. And I'm so glad. Gamers are an important part of American culture, and for this reason, I think everyone should read the novel..

I loved this book! I was one of the best books I read in 2022. I liked that this book focused on love between friends more than romantic love. Gabrielle Zevin made me feel as though I was in the story. I came to deeply care for the characters and still about where they may be now.

Loved this book about a loving and challenging and deep friendship. Scratched the itch I had for a book like The Interestings which I loved long ago.

I'm not a fan of video games - I know NOTHING about them - but that did not matter one bit. Similar to The Art of Fielding, where I don't care about sports but loved the book anyway, this book is a character-driven novel where I cared deeply for the lead characters and the ups and downs of their friendship. The author's note at the end reveals that she is a gamer and she explains any games really well. I'll be thinking about these characters for a long time. Thanks for Net Galley for a copy of the book.

Boy and girl meet
They fall in love
Or do they?
Sam and Sadie become friends while playing Mario. This leads to a life of making video games together.
Coming of age story that shows that friendships are hard.

Why didn't I love this book? I feel like everyone loved this book, but I really struggled to get through it. I'm not sure why but it wasn't love for me.

This book has won so many accolades and it (and Ms. Zevin) have earned them all.

The artwork on the cover of this book becomes relevant as the story goes on and main characters Sam and Sadie create their video games - it makes the cover more beautiful when you're aware of the meaning and inspiration plus it brings the game imagery to life.

I love an alternating POV and hearing the inner thoughts of multiple characters in a story; its a way to get to know the characters even better as the story moves along. Sam is a young man whose been through some struggles - a serious car accident hospitalized Sam at a young age and that is where he first met Sadie.

Sadie's sister Alice has cancer. This means she's often in the hospital while Alice goes through treatments. And one day she's wandering around look for the break room when she stumbles across a boy her age playing Mario. The start of a fast friendship the two bond over video games.

But something happens that fractures their young friendship and they don't speak for a long while. It isn't until they're in college and they happen to cross paths in a subway station that their story really begins.

Set in the 1990s it was fascinating to read about programming and gaming in ways I certainly had no knowledge or experience with. As Sam and Sadie grow so does the gaming industry.

I enjoyed the story and the characters - Zevin has a true gift with words, I was totally immersed in the story. Throw in some twists and tragedies that I never saw coming and I was left crying as I flipped the pages of this novel.

You don't have to be a gamer or techy to enjoy this book - you just have to be a human who has relationships.

This was a phenomenal read that I wanted to savor forever. I'm looking forward to discussing it at bookclub next week.

REVIEW: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"What is a game?" Marx said. "It's tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. It's the possibility of infinite rebirth, infinite redemption. The idea is that if you keep playing, you could win. No loss is permanent, because nothing is permanent, ever.” -Gabrielle Zevin

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin has been getting so much buzz lately that I had to pick it up.

Starting on a high note, Zevin definitely has a way of developing realistic characters. Even though each of the different characters had different faults, she was able to make you really care and root for them. I also really love the chemistry Zevin developed with Sam, Sadie, and Marx’s friendship. You could definitely tell that even though they all fought and had to overcome challenges that they all care about each other to their core.

I also thought the plot was well-conceived and developed. Zevin also balanced the fun and seriousness of the story with balance and ease. There are plenty of moments to both laugh and cry. This was one of those books where you wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to come.

The two areas I struggled with in this book were the timeline and the pacing of the story. The timeline tended to shift between the present, the past, and bits of the future, and sometimes I had to reread to verify when it was. Maybe some headings could’ve helped. I also thought some of the story’s pacing went a little slower than I would like. I like details but sometimes it felt like nothing was happening, and I was tempted to skim ahead.

Overall I really enjoyed Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. It was such a heartfelt story between friends and how their lives grow and change together. It not only tackled a bunch of tough issues, but it always expressed how important it is to surround yourself with people you care about.

I looked at the description and was not sure what to expect when I started this book. I am not a gamer and did not think I would understand the premise but boy was I wrong. The gaming was just a setting for the story. And the story blew me away. I could not stop reading this book. I have enjoyed the author's other offerings so I knew I would like the writing style but I was not prepared for how much I loved the characters and how invested I became in their journeys. This book is one of my favorites of 2023 already.

Just read it!

I have complicated feelings about this. It really drew me in, but I found sections of it boring, or didn’t see why they were there. If it wasn’t for two sections, it would be a 5 star.

4.5/5 stars ⭐️

this book was just absolutely outstanding! I went into this book not really knowing what it was about and I was pleasantly surprised. The writing was probably my fav part about this book, every description and plot point was stunning. The video games that Sadie and Sam built felt so realistic and fantastical it made me want to play Ichigo so badly! I have never read a book like this so extra points for creativity and originality! Sadie and Sam were very interesting characters, I found myself wanting to protect them from everything 🥹
the only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I felt like parts of it dragged on a little bit.
Overall, this was an amazing general fiction novel with themes of video games, friendship, and love.

Loved the main characters and enjoyed the focus on video games. The video game descriptions were intriguing and realistic. I wanted better endings for both main characters, although the book did end on a hopeful note.

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a unique look at navigating friendships. This is a must read for any lover of video games although the ideas of overcoming failures can is something that will resonate for everyone. The storytelling of three friends is beautifully told. Although the characters are not extremely likable, the bo

What a great book. I get why this book got so much buzz. And it was definitely buzz worthy!

I feel like there’s a lot of mid-40s writers these days writing fiction and non-fiction, and the stories and things they write about so relatable right now for me. A lot of “yes! that’s it!!” and “a-ha!” and “I remember that too!” moments.

It feels good to be in company with those who are in the same stage of life as I am right now. It’s almost like being a teenager. As a teenager, you don’t know what the future will hold and it can be a bit scary. In your twenties and thirties, the uncertainty can still be there, but there’s also the excitement and wonder of the possibilities of the future and the enjoyment of now. In your forties, the enjoyment of now is still there, but there’s also the unknown of things that are “on the decline” and that can be a bit scary.

Sorry to be such a downer there for a bit… but aside from that, this really was a fantastic book.

Sam and Sadie meet as preteens in the hospital where Sam and Sadie's sister, Alice, are being treated. Sam is silent to such an extent that the staff are concerned leading them to suggest that Sadie befriend him. They bond over video games and that bond - with many ups and downs, ins and outs - evolves and persists.

The characters are relatable and from the beginning, I wanted to know where the friendship would go. While I am not a gamer, the intricacies of designing video games was a good vehicle for telling the story. There are moments when the plot slows to a crawl but in the end, the tale comes together satisfyingly.


Thank you to Net Galley for providing access to this much anticipated title.

Courtesy of Netgalley, I received the ARC of Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin..Fearing that I wouldn't know enough about video games to sustain my interest in this novel proved unfounded. I became invested in the characters who focused on creating games and platforms and engines. I really appreciated the friendships and relationships created, collaboration, choices made, communication,and above all, love and respect for each other. Highly recommend!

I was hesitant that this would not live up to the hype - but it did! I don't normally go for these types of plots and characters - but I'm so glad I read. I got emotional at multiple points throughout this book after connecting with each of the characters so well. So raw and real - loved.

i was so hyped for this book only to have it feel like a watered down version of A Little Life for a good three quarters of the book. The ending is the best part which is what Marx says about The Illiad.