A review by readingthestars
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

4.0

"What is a game?" Marx said. "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."

I loved this story, as I was expecting, but it's very different from what I normally read. Usually, I prefer adventure stories with lots of action, and in comparison, this novel only essentially follows two friends through their highs and lows. But I loved it. It's all built on this butterfly effect principle - if, in the first chapter, Sam hadn't said hi to Sadie and if Sadie hadn't turned to look at him, none of this story would have unfolded the way it did. This fact makes it all more delicate and realistic.

As much as I enjoyed following Sam, Sadie, and Marx's journey, I also felt like something was missing. I really wanted to rate this 5 stars because I don't have any complaints about the plot or writing, but something about it didn't feel right. I gasped, yes, I was surprised at moments and touched at others. But something is preventing me from rating this the full 5 stars. Maybe I'd need to think it over more/read it again.