Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin; 4 stars

[Amy]

I actually really liked it. I thought it was brilliantly written, very intelligent and cleverly done. The characters were quirky and complex and there was a lot of trauma underscoring the movement of the plot, both in the characters history and current story.

Not being a gamer, I was really surprised by the intelligence, metaphor, trauma, and humanity in the games - and in 1994. I really had no idea that people can use these virtual worlds in this way, to work out moral dilemmas, or exercise compassionate politics and social worlds. I don't know why I was so surprised at the sheer intelligence and internal connectivity of it. That is one of the elements that stayed with me as I was reading it.

The characters themselves were wounded and sometimes socially awkward, but very very real and complex. There was deep friendship and intimacy woven into their games and lives. I was moved by Sam and Sadie and Marx and their immutable threesome. They were inextricably woven and bound. It was a fascinating, beautiful, moving read.

[Holly R W]

Amy, I'm so glad that the novel spoke to you. I myself, had to be talked into reading it, due to being turned off by the world of gaming. It definitely is a book about friendship. I agree that "it was a fascinating, beautiful, moving read."

[Olivermagnus]

I'm happy you liked it too. I'm not a gamer either but I wish I could play Ishigo. It was a great story and I am still thinking about it.