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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Gabrielle Zevin (Author), Jennifer Kim (Narrator), Julian Cihi (Narrator),
#1 Best Seller in World Literature
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Sam and Sadie—two college friends, often in love, but never lovers—become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. It is a love story, but not one you have heard before.

"Delightful and absorbing." —The New York Times "Utterly brilliant." —John Green

One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century One of the Best Books of the Year: The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, TIME, GoodReads, Oprah Daily

From the best-selling author of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on the platform, Sadie Green. He calls her name. For a moment, she pretends she hasn’t heard him, but then, she turns, and a game begins: a legendary collaboration that will launch them to stardom.

These friends, intimates since childhood, borrow money, beg favors, and, before even graduating college, they have created their first blockbuster, Ichigo. Overnight, the world is theirs. Not even twenty-five years old, Sam and Sadie are brilliant, successful, and rich, but these qualities won’t protect them from their own creative ambitions or the betrayals of their hearts.

Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow examines the multifarious nature of identity, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love.

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  1. Listening Length
    13 hours and 52 minutes
  2. Author
    Gabrielle Zevin
  3. Narrator
    Jennifer Kim, see all
  4. Audible release date
    July 5, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B09KD6TCSP
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 13 hours and 52 minutes
Author Gabrielle Zevin
Narrator Jennifer Kim, Julian Cihi
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 05, 2022
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09KD6TCSP
Best Sellers Rank #209 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1 in World Literature (Audible Books & Originals)
#3 in Friendship Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#12 in Literary Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
100,185 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the plot marvelous and delve into the creative process. They also say the emotional tone is unexpected and evokes nostalgia for the early days of videogaming. Customers describe the characters as rich and tender. They praise the writing quality as well-written and surprised by the depth of the book. Readers mention the gaming content as punctuated with insights about gaming that are also insights about life. They describe the storyline as a masterpiece of literature and story. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, readability, and gaming content. Some find it well-paced and moving, while others say it drags.

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480 customers mention "Storyline"430 positive50 negative

Customers find the storyline masterpiece, educational, and addictive. They also describe the book as one of the best books they've ever read, featuring an unusual storyline. Customers also love the characters and narrative.

"...zero interest in gaming and gamers but this author created a masterpiece of literature and story that just sucked me in...." Read more

"...Alongside with gaming, this book also does an amazing job at exploring various friendships, relationships, etc. and seeing how they change over time...." Read more

"...characters come together to form one of the strangest and most beautiful love stories you’ll come across in modern day literature. Friendship,..." Read more

"Great characters, unusual story line. Easy to get caught up in this world. Definitely not what I expected. Thoroughly enjoyed" Read more

246 customers mention "Writing quality"209 positive37 negative

Customers find the book very well written, with an amazing narrator. They also say the meaning of the play is well explained in the book.

"...Her writing and storytelling seemed effortless which means the exact opposite - the mark of a brilliant writer...." Read more

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"...The story is so beautiful written, and the journey through love, heartbreak, death and hope pulls on your heart strings...." Read more

232 customers mention "Characters"187 positive45 negative

Customers like the characters in the book.

"...Her characters were so rich and tender - love that not a single one was flat - even the Bandana guys who could only see ‘other’ in those unlike..." Read more

"...Or to craft those horizons.Her characters are unforgettable...." Read more

"Great characters, unusual story line. Easy to get caught up in this world. Definitely not what I expected. Thoroughly enjoyed" Read more

"...angst and complicated relationships of the story, and the characters were well written and flushed out...." Read more

142 customers mention "Emotional tone"107 positive35 negative

Customers find the emotional tone of the book unexpected, thoughtful, and original. They also say it breaks them down, warms their hearts, and devastated them. Readers also mention the messages about grief, pain, and love are perfect.

"...Her characters were so rich and tender - love that not a single one was flat - even the Bandana guys who could only see ‘other’ in those unlike..." Read more

"...was one of the most tragic, beautifully written chapters I've ever read...." Read more

"...A very human story filled with trauma, love and tech. My heart swelled and ached in equal measure by the end...." Read more

"...Frankly, it felt a little clumsy and wholly unnecessary...." Read more

94 customers mention "Plot"79 positive15 negative

Customers find the plot delved into the creative process, and say the idea behind the book is solid. They also say it contains aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional content that gives a clear understanding. Readers also appreciate the beautiful detail description that helped draw the characters. They say the book has a complex and layered yet simple and clear plot.

"...games as the backdrop of the story was interesting and allowed for a lot of insight into our characters...." Read more

"...A very human story filled with trauma, love and tech. My heart swelled and ached in equal measure by the end...." Read more

"...It’s imaginative and smart and well researched, and definitely had moments, lots actually , that made like the story BUT… it was a struggle to finish..." Read more

"Characterization is marvelous in this story of friendship and computer games...." Read more

38 customers mention "Gaming content"30 positive8 negative

Customers find the gaming content in the book punctuated with insights about gaming and life.

"...I found it to be entertaining, informative of the game development community (of which I am not a member) and liked the character variety and..." Read more

"...It is punctuated with insights about gaming that are also insights about life.That first sentence reads:"..." Read more

"...That said, I did enjoy the descriptions of various games. The imaginative process was fascinating. Whew! I'm done." Read more

"Decent story about friendship, but too much about gaming. If you’re a gamer yourself, this is likely a 5 star read for you." Read more

142 customers mention "Readability"55 positive87 negative

Customers are mixed about the readability. Some find the book fun to read, hard to stop reading, and reads like a thriller. They also appreciate the author's explanations of why the characters are the way they are. However, some find the story frustrating, boring, and dislikeable. They mention that the book is repetitive and somewhat clumsy.

"...moments, lots actually , that made like the story BUT… it was a struggle to finish...." Read more

"I liked how it drew me in slowly and then I couldn’t put it down. It made me curious about gamers minds" Read more

"...What I mean by losing the plot is that it became less interesting...." Read more

"...that the author deals with social issues, but overall, it was a very depressing and disturbing book and the politics were a little too one sided." Read more

68 customers mention "Pacing"41 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some find the novel well structured, with good pacING, and very moving. They also say the book is dynamic and very precious. However, other customers say the p acing is a little off, and the prose is clunky. They say the story drags on and on, and is slowed down.

"...Otherwise, this is a moving, authentic novel about the experience of playing games with another special person and the conversations and connections..." Read more

"...The result is that the momentum slows, the pacing dies and the story rambles to a predictable ending...." Read more

"This is a must read. Truly takes you on a journey. So well written, I could not put it down." Read more

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Became an instant favorite upon completion
Apart from being the prettiest book on my shelf (I mean come on, even the spine is beautiful)… it’s totally one of the best books I’ve ever read.It’s so hard to say what it’s about. It’s about two people that played games when they’re kids, and they go on to make games together when they’re older. It’s so much more, though. It’s about life and death, the creative process, how your coworker could possibly be the best you’ve ever had. Art initiating life, life imitating art. Video games, video games, video games.It’s a beautiful, masterfully crafted story. Full of amazing characters that you may not like initially, but I’m positive you’ll grow to love them as I did.I shed one of those grown-man Denzel tears when I read the last sentence. An absolute page turner.
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Amanda McKinley
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely stunning piece of art that had me mesmerized from the get go!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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Wow. This book, this writer, is just WOW. I have zero interest in gaming and gamers but this author created a masterpiece of literature and story that just sucked me in. Her characters were so rich and tender - love that not a single one was flat - even the Bandana guys who could only see ‘other’ in those unlike them.

I don’t even know how to describe what I experienced bc it was so much more than the story and the plot. It was true art. Sam and Sadie were endearing and frustrating and well, so deeply and beautifully human.

The world of game creating and the lives of gamers was fascinating - mainly bc of how Zevin told it. Her writing and storytelling seemed effortless which means the exact opposite - the mark of a brilliant writer.

This was truly a masterpiece. I will read anything else by this author. What I have missed for so long in many of the NYT bestsellers is HEART and SOUL and HOPE and ACHE and FRAIlTY all wrapped into one. Nothing trite. Nothing cliche.

Beautiful work. Well done. Now I am going to do a deep dive read on this author bc I am dying to know more about her!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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I love a book that takes a topic that doesn't particularly interest me (i.e. gaming) but still manages to make it such an interesting and incredible read. I am far from a "gamer", and while this book mostly revolves around the gaming industry and uses a lot of terminology and talk that I wasn't always able to follow, I was still able to feel engrossed in the story and was just as invested in it. Alongside with gaming, this book also does an amazing job at exploring various friendships, relationships, etc. and seeing how they change over time. I really do enjoy a story that takes place over a period of time and seeing how the characters and their relationships change with them, and this book is an excellent example of that.

That being said, I feel like there was a portion of the book where my interest level dropped a little (about after the first 1/3 of the book). I feel like the characters became a little stagnant at that point, seemed like there was a bunch of unnecessary drama, and fell a little flat for me. And I was starting to feel very disconnected from the characters. BUT... then the about 3/4 of the way in.... Gabrielle just hits you with the biggest punch to the gut I've gotten from a book in a while. And I was left with my jaw hanging open, and realized just how close to the characters I was in that moment. All feelings of being disconnected were gone, and I was left with my heart on the floor. But seriously, that chapter (Part VII: The NPC: You are flying. - you know the one), was one of the most tragic, beautifully written chapters I've ever read. Whether you enjoyed the book a lot, or none at all, no one can deny how emotionally impactful that chapter was. I'm still reeling from it.

This was one I listened to on audio, and was definitely a good choice. The narrator was amazing, and did an incredible job at bringing the characters to life. While this book wasn't a knock out 5 stars for me, it was still an amazing read and definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars I don’t often write reviews, but when I do…
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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It has been a long time since a book has left me as mesmerized and energized as this one, and a long time since I’ve felt compelled to write a book review.

Which is to say , Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is that kind of a book , a fantastic book. A book that leaves you wanting to do something , to be someone , just beyond the horizon of your own predictability.

It is the sort of book that lingers on your lap for some time after you’ve turned the last page, makes you want to clear your morning schedule after you’ve been up all night reading, just to spend a little more time luxuriating in Zevin’s infinite world of possibility. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is the kind of book that makes zealots of complacent readers and idolaters of aspiring and established writers alike.

I will admit, I was in no way drawn to the premise of this book. I have no interest in gaming. Or programming. In fact , this 400 page novel, ostensibly about three Harvard and MIT educated video game programmers, sat on my nightstand looking pretty for about a month. And it would have ended there except I’m an aesthete by nature, and it really was pretty. So it could not go ignored for too long. The cover is a work of art in and of itself. Psychedelic Tomorrows appear like scratchboard art etchings, suspended against a “storm tossed sea”- the iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa originally fashioned in 1831 by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.

And while they say you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover , in this case , you would be wise to do just that. TTT is not just a book about gaming. Yes it’s the story of three programmers coming together to build something that will come to define a generation. But it’s more than that. It’s a book about coming together to build something that is more than the sum of its parts. A book about friendship, ambition, disability, and triumph and all the different kinds of love you will inevitability experience along the way.

Zevin’s world is a physical world but also a digital one, a world of infinite possibilities. A where players can be reborn and cheat death a thousand times. A place where disability won’t impede your ability to soar to new horizons. Or to craft those horizons.

Her characters are unforgettable. All MIT and Harvard prodigies in their own rights, we have Sam, a disabled Jewish-Korean orphan, Sadie, an Ashkenazi California native and Sam’s childhood best friend, business partner and fellow gamer. And there’s Marx, a Korean Zac Morris of sorts whose effortless beauty, generosity, and charisma often obscure the fact that he is as brilliant and creative as his quirkier tech-centric peers. In the 400 beautifully written pages of Zevin’s latest novel , These characters come together to form one of the strangest and most beautiful love stories you’ll come across in modern day literature. Friendship,
as it turns out —-may be the greatest love of all.

I won’t say more . At a certain point . You have to let the work speak for itself .

Five stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars new and different
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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Great characters, unusual story line. Easy to get caught up in this world. Definitely not what I expected. Thoroughly enjoyed
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Bruno Ricardo Moreno García
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on April 24, 2024
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Bien y de pasta dura, muy bien enviado sin detalles
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Drew.
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2024
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I loved everything about this book, couldn't put it down and read it basically nonstop. The story was compelling, the characters felt real and relatable, and most of all their conflicts and tribulations felt real.
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DN
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! reads like a video game!
Reviewed in Belgium on July 22, 2024
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Very difficult to put down; it's almost as if the story itself is structure in "levels": each finished a chapter made me look forward to the "next level". And the characters are beautifully build. An amazing book.
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laurat123
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2024
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Engaging, beautiful book. The characters are relatable and beautifully developed and even if you aren't a gamer it certainly doesn't impact the enjoyment of the book. A book that deals with the minutiae of human emotions, motivations and behaviour.
One of those rare books that you will think about after finishing.
I read it in 2 days and couldn't put it down.
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Julia Anghel
5.0 out of 5 stars What a gem of a book!
Reviewed in Germany on May 28, 2024
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Delightful, heartbreaking and entertaining! I loved it.
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