Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

I picked up Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin because of all the hype surrounding it. To be honest, I’m often skeptical when a book generates so much buzz. Too many times, I’ve been disappointed by stories that didn’t quite live up to the chatter. But Zevin’s novel surprised me in the best way possible.

This is more than just a story about video games. It’s about people — flawed, brilliant, and heartbreakingly real. Sam and Sadie are unforgettable, and their relationship is one of the most complex I’ve come across in fiction. Described in the book as “true collaborators,” their bond goes beyond romance, touching on something rarer and perhaps more profound. Add Marx, their steady and caring producer, to the mix, and you have a trio whose dynamics are as captivating as the worlds they create.

If this were a game, he could hit pause. He could restart, say different things, the right ones this time. He could search his inventory for the item that would make Sadie not leave.

Zevin’s writing is sharp and layered, her story tackles the themes of creativity, identity, ambition, and belonging. And while the novel dives into the art of making video games, it’s ultimately a celebration of human connection and the messy beauty of collaboration. For me, the real triumph of this novel probably lies in how it elevates the act of creation into something universal and deeply human.