[BWF] [Steeplechase] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - 5 Stars

[Diana]

What an amazing story! The author truly brought the characters to life in such a realistic way. I found myself completely engrossed in the narrative, unable to set the book down.

The characters felt incredibly authentic, even if I didn't always agree with their actions. Sadie, in particular, got under my skin with her self-centred attitude and disregard for others' feelings.

The exploration of video games as a storytelling medium was fascinating, even for someone like me who isn't a gamer. I gained a newfound appreciation for the artistry behind game development.

Despite some heartbreaking moments, the novel never felt overly dramatic. In fact, there were times when I felt certain events could have been given more weight, (view spoiler)[such as Sam's loss of his leg (hide spoiler)]. Overall, reading this book was like stepping into another world, and I enjoyed every moment of it.

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[Amy]

Wonderful Review! I was in the love camp too!

[NancyJ]

I agree 100%. I loved it. It managed to pull my husband in too, even though he only heard parts of it so far. I’m glad I own it, so I can put it on his phone for his next long drive.

[KateNZ]

This one was a stand-out for me last month. So glad you loved it!

[Diana]

I am glad that many fellow PBTers liked it so much!
Honestly, I hesitated to start reading this novel. It was so widely praised that I dreaded being disappointed in it. And I'm so relieved that it is the other way around.

[Robin P]

I can't decide on this one. Most people loved A.J. Fikry by this author and I thought it was melodramatic and unrealistic. I'm not into video games, but I did love Ready Player One. Should I try this one?

[Diana]

Robin P wrote: "I can't decide on this one. Most people loved A.J. Fikry by this author and I thought it was melodramatic and unrealistic. I'm not into video games, but I did love Ready Player One. ..."

This one is definitely not melodramatic, IMHO. And the video game aspect isn't such a major plot part as it is in Ready Player One.

I liked Ready Player One very much, as well as Tomorrow x3. So I think you may enjoy it too, Robin.