TOMORROW, TOMORROW & TOMORROW is one of those books that will stick with you for a long time. I finished the book two days ago and still have a book hangover from it. At first glance, you’re probably like, a book about videos games? Nah, it’s not for me. But let me tell you, I am not a gamer whatsoever. I mean, the extent of my gaming capabilities only goes as far as Tetris, Donkey Kong, Duckhunt, some Super Mario Bros and, of course, Oregon Trail. You do not have to be a gamer or even like games to enjoy the book.

That being said, I freaking loved the book! The book really took me back - it was so nostalgic of my childhood. I, too, am a Xennial like the MCs - Oregon Trip and Magic Eye posters were totally our generation! The story was so immersive that I felt like was right there along side with them; like I was one of their friends.

Games / gaming is a huge part of the book and I have to say that I learned so much about the game development process. The book is so much more than games though - games are just the mechanism that brings the characters together. The book is about friendships, but it’s really a platonic love story between best friends. The book also touches upon social issues and gives you a glimpse of how minorities were perceived and treated back in those days, even in populous, urban cities.

Coming-of-age novels are my jam and this is one of the most unique and clever books I’ve ever read. The writing is exceptional and as a character-driven book, the character development was outstanding. You can’t help but get emotionally invested in the characters and story. I love that the characters were flawed as it makes them feel more relatable and more real.

TLDR; read the damn book. Just do it. Gamer or not, you will enjoy the book!

Thank you so much, @knopfbooks, for the #gfited copy of the book and to @prhaudio for the complementary audiobook!

The book of the summer. Cannot say enough good things about this. So grateful for the opportunity to read it & really glad I have a physical copy (signed!!)

Gabrielle Zevin has sort of been a staple in my life for a long time - I read and loved her teen stuff when I was, in fact, a teen, and then I was near evangelical in my devotion to The Storied Life of AJ Fikry, so I had high hopes for this book and it never really quite got there.

First off, I am not a gamer and while all the early reviews of this said you didn't need to be a gamer to understand the story, it certainly would have made things a bit easier. I spent more time trying to work out in my head how you can code a video game than I did actually connecting the games that were being made to the larger story. I don't think my book-minded brain can quite grasp how code can translate into the epic graphics of video games and that threw me for a real loop.

Also, I'm going to be really honest and say I did not particularly like Sam or Sadie. While I recognize that Sam had a lot of trauma in his early life, it felt like he had absolutely no personality outside of said trauma and, of course, his obsession with Sadie. And then Sadie was just incredibly self-centred throughout the book and that bothered me. The character I really connected with and wanted to see thrive was Marx who was so dynamic and kind and lively compared to his 'S' counterparts, but then... ya know. The ending.

So yeah, there wasn't a whole lot about this that actually grabbed me emotionally the way I wanted it to and I am really kind of bummed about it. I feel like I understand where Gabrielle Zevin was trying to take the story but it just didn't hit the marks it should have.

This literary fiction novel centers around the relationship between two friends who create a video game together, but as their success grows, their friendship is tested. Spanning many decades, we see these characters grow but also continue to let past hurts get in the way. While this was a solid literary read, I would have like a little more lightheartedness. There was not enough joy for people who are living their dreams of creating video games and after awhile some of the tragic plotlines because just too much.

This book spans 30 years between two friends and the lives they have built through the world of video game design. Trust me, it's much better than it sounds! I loved the dynamics between Sam Masur and Sadie Green. As their friendship grows, they create Ichigo, a game that changes their worlds. Sam and Sadie are successful at a young age, but they continue to dive into love, heartbreak, betrayal, and so much more! The middle did drag a little bit for me. but overall a great story!

An interesting tale of love and growing up with interesting remembrances of the east and west coasts of the US.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
What I liked:
- [ ] The two protagonists, Sadie and Sam. Neither one was very likable but I was invested in them from the beginning.
- [ ] Video games. Not a gamer myself except for Animal Crossing and the Candy Crush types but I still liked imagining the creative and technical process through the characters.
What I didn’t like:
- [ ] Because I became so invested in the characters early on I was disappointed in the conclusion. I want to say more about the relationships but don’t want to spoil a book about relationships.
- [ ] Not a particularly propulsive story, and I wanted it to be. I felt relief the tedious Stardew Valley cliches were coming to a close.

Sam and Sadie meet as kids and bond over their love of video games. The book takes us on their journey both together and individually throughout their lives, taking that love of video games and turning it into a successful business. The book seemed promising, but I stopped playing video games in the early 90s with my original Nintendo. I could appreciate the creativity and business aspect, plus what went on in Sam and Sadie’s lives, but this dragged for me. Too many characters at times and heavy on the plot that didn’t feel necessary. I felt it took away from the story.

This was definitely one of the most interesting books I have read in a while and I completely understand the hype! The video game nerd inside me loved this wild ride and unique right style. The story took unexpected turns and brought up some hard issues both dealing with raw and real emotions. I think there is something in this book for everyone!

I really enjoyed this book I was a little worried about the video game aspect of it but it wasn’t totally overwhelming in the book. I can see why so many people loved this book will be looking for more from this author

Interesting and well written I just personally couldn’t get into the story. Just a little slow and unbelievable at some points. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Scottish ()Video) Game -- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a captivating look at the relationships and personalities that shine through in video games to make them unique and quirky.
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Sam and Sadie meet in a Los Angeles hospital and quickly bond over early 80s Nintendo games. He is there because a car accident badly damaged his foot (and psyche), and she is visiting her sister, who is battling cancer. Sadie gets Sam to speak and is offered the chance to get community service hours for her Bat Mitzvah project for coming back to spend time with him. She keeps this a secret, and both consider the friendship genuine, but eventually her sister tells him and they don't speak for many years, finding each other when both are attending college in Boston.

Their reconnection and continued love of video games leads to an intense, fruitful collaboration to create an immersive game about a young child trying to get home after a storm. The book follows them through being courted by studios and throughout subsequent game creation, expansion, and more.

Their working relationship goes through many evocative ups and downs, and although they are clearly creatively meant for each other, that doesn't always translate into them being able to work or communicate effectively -- which is extremely relatable and moving.

The book touches on numerous issues in the cultural conversation, such as appropriation, corporate needs, responsibilities of games/art to reflect and/or direct social issues (allowing gay marriage in a fictional world while the battle to legalize it is in early days in the real one), etc. It's a great look at the process and the descriptions of the games and process to make them are very vivid, as are interludes from other characters' perspectives.

A book speaks to my soul when the two words magical words "video games" appears in the synopsis.

I knew I had to get my hands on Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow when I read that the premise was surrounding a pair of best friends dedicating their lives to the creation of insanely popular video game.

I was expecting a science-fiction that transports its reader into the virtual words of video games instead I got a stunning contemporary fiction that met my expectations and did much much more.

I was absolutely hooked from the minute I opened the book. It's so hard to put into words how truly deep & beautifully written this novel is.

Gabrielle Zevin truly wrote the most beautiful and deep love story about friendship. The story of Sam and Sadie is what made my heart soar & break. Their relationship hits the emotional heartstrings hard. The idea that a bond between a friend that understands your passions, work-ethic, dreams and ideas is the deepest kind of connection one can achieve is something to read about.

I can't get enough of books that center around love stories that aren't necessarily "romantic" or "sensual" and Tomorrow x 3 is just the kind of a book I end up adoring. I love exploring different relationship dynamics in fiction. Sam & Sadie are the core of what makes me fall in love with these stories.

I love being transported back into my childhood. The nostalgia of the 90's hit HARD especially if you grew up with a Nintendo-64. I loved reliving the levels of Donkey Kong and Super Mario through this book. Those games helped developed my personal love for video games and expand my imagination.

Seeing all the mentions of the video games that I have played and enjoyed is exciting. I connected with the characters deeper knowing what they saw as they played and created. Gaming is my love language & being amidst this story made me feel exhilarated and enlivened.

I could continue on forever about why everyone should read this book and how devastatingly stunning it is but save yourself some time & just get this book. I predict that this will win best contemporary fiction of the year.

It's truly everything.

Drop everything & get Gabrielle Zevin's novel, if you love:
-The 90's Nostalgia
- Video games
- A bond between best friends
- An emotional joyride of a story
- Love to have a good cry while reading a book
- Want to learn a little about the gaming world & it's history

Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a coming of age story, it’s also about friendship, love, and lots of video games. You don’t need to be a video game lover to enjoy this book but if you hate them this may not be the book for you. It’s long, but I didn’t want it to end. I read a kindle version and used the look up a word feature more than I have for any other book. I could have figured them out from context, but I was just curious about some of the words the author chose, they were interesting.
This was a thought-provoking, original and well-written book. I’ll be thinking about the characters and story for a long time. Thanks to NetGalley and Knopf for the ARC.

I loved this book!

I loved the friendship that the two main characters had the complexes that they shared. Also the writing style was was captivating since second characters got their own spotlight and time to tell their own stories. My favorite part was the nostalgia of the early 90s and seeing the major cultural events that shaped my own life reflected and impact the characters. A true millennial classic.

Sam and Sadie bonded as kids over a love of video games. After a falling out, they run into each other during college and reignite their friendship by coming back to what they both love: gaming. Sam and Sadie decide to design a game together, which turns into starting a business together. They understand each other on a level beyond friendship, but running a business with your best friend isn't as easy as it seems. Can they help each other heal old wounds? What happens when their world is turned upside down? This story explores how a friendship evolves over time when trauma, tragedy, and business take their toll on the relationship.

This book felt like so many books in one. There is a long evolution of how Sam and Sadie's relationship changes and just when you think it has settled, it changes again, and then the cycle repeats over and over. I think it is an incredibly accurate depiction of real-life relationships. It's not like many books where there is a falling out, a reconciliation, and then happily ever after. Like in life, this story is so much more complex than that.

I loved this book. I'm not a gamer, but my husband is, so it was cool to take a peek into the world of gaming. But the real story lies beyond the details of the games. Sam and Sadie are both flawed in their own way, but they are relatable in their flaws and so I continued to root for them throughout. They both deal with a lot of heavy life circumstances and emotions and I felt like I was going through it with them. Gabrielle Zevin does an amazing job of making you feel like you are right in the middle of the story. This book is a heavy read, but so beautifully written.

Thank you to NetGalley, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, and Gabrielle Zevin for the ARC of this book.

Stunningly beautiful. I’m no longer much of one to reread a book, but I’m already planning to do so with this title. I adore it - a love story at the heart, but meticulously crafted within the world of video games. Five stars.

It took me a minute to get into it, but the characters and so we’ll-written and interesting I got sucked in. I cried, I laughed, I nodded along to the references (I must be the exact age of the protagonists).

I absolutely adore The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin and I was super excited about her newest release, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Set at the dawn of the video game age, Sam and Sadie have been friends since childhood when they, as seniors at separate elite universities, decide to try making their own game. Teaming up with Sam's roommate as producer, the three of them become famous in the world of gaming. There are successes and failures, loves and losses, and heartbreak both temporary and permanent. These characters are brilliant and brilliantly written. They are flawed and perfect in the most wonderful way.

The push and pull of friendship and the various kinds of love in this novel give it so much heart. The prose is beautiful. Zevin forces the reader to see her characters and so is drawn into their adventure and plight. I truly enjoyed this book. It was a fast read that kept me up too late at night. I hope you'll read and enjoy it, too.

I was slow in reading this, but I’m glad I did. What a great story of friendship, love, and video games. I’m not a gamer, but I really enjoyed learning about the game design process through the eyes of Sadie and Sam. There were some skippable pages for me (explicit content), but overall a great book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc.