DRB Reviews...

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

DRB Reviews...Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Rating: 4/5 Stars "True-to-Life Story"
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a beautiful book about a child-hood friendship that grows and turns into a life-long business partnership, with Sam and Sadie creating video games.

Zevin captures the real ups and downs of life, capturing the truth of living with disability and pain, the raw feelings of grief and the reality of what relationships actually look and feel like. There are no "child-locks" on these characters and their experiences, and I swooped swiftly on the emotional roller coaster ride with them.

I am a member of Book of the Month and chose Zevin's book as my free Birthday book. I have wanted to read it for a few years now, and finally bit the bullet...attacking my TBR. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow was the 2022 Book of the Year, winning the Lolly. I just had to read it and I wasn't disappointed.

I fell in the love with this story...I really felt like I went on a journey with these characters. Since Zevin spans their friendship over a 30 year period, I got lost in the ebb and flow of their lives. Their experiences felt real and raw to me; Zevin did not paint this story with rose coloured glasses on. Sam and Sadie experienced betrayal, estrangement, grief, loss, chronic pain, disability...but amongst these thorns, they knew their profound love for one another...having a deep connection that was imperfectly treasured.

The only reason I give this beautiful story 4 stars, is because of the gaming content. I am not a gamer, so I had a difficult time relating to their passion. However, I loved the uniqueness of this story-line, as it was refreshing to read something truly different. The gaming plot really sets this story apart from others. Totally recommend!

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