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Okayy. First post, first book review, and first book I finished this year (I’m very slow).
Found myself hooked by the shifting perspectives between the two main characters, Sadie and Sam, who are soul bonded for better or for worse - two characters that are deeply intertwined in each other’s lives.
The plot reminds me a lot of When Harry Met Sally in the way that it spans decades and we as readers get glimpses during the pivotal moments of Sadie and Sam’s relationship.
The book touches on platonic love and how it sometimes can be greater than romance. There is also a strong emphasis on work and passion for a craft. In this case the craft was developing video games, which was probably what made this such an easy, digestible read for a nerd like me.
I’m giving this an 8.7/10.
May 28, 2025
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I know I’m prob late to the game but I just finished this book and I really enjoyed it. It’s about two childhood friends that eventually build a video game empire together, and the personal/professional issues they face along the way. My favorite thing about it is how Gabrielle Zevin writes about platonic relationships, and how they can be just as powerful as anything romantic (if not more). the cover art is great too - 3 people at the airport stopped and asked me what book it was lol
Feb 29, 2024
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I read Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Its such a phenomenal read bc it plays on the complexities and contradictions that exist within platonic relationships! One of my favorite reads!
Apr 24, 2024
by Gabrielle Zevin
loving this book so far, it somehow makes me feel both ambitious and cozy.
Sep 9, 2024
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I was not raised on this joint. I was put on by Amanda Seyfried and I’m all the more grateful for it.
4d ago
This is more of a take than a rec but if an artist or band is touring a record they recently dropped, they should play the entire album live! It makes for such a great concert experience. I have two examples.
First, I saw Mk.gee in September last year. I’m pretty sure he played every song from Two Star & the Dream Police. He changed up the setlist from the album tracklist plus performed a couple older songs to fill out his stage time but it was all thematically consistent.
My other example is Black Country, New Road. I just saw them in May and I’m almost certain they just performed Forever Howlong front to back, with the addition of one track from Live at Bush Hall. Now this might be an exception because with Isaac (the previous frontman)’s departure, obviously the band can’t really play tracks from their first two records. Still, it doesn’t take away the fact that with their new setup, they had a phenomenal show.
Playing the whole album is also greatly rewarding for the artist’s core fanbase; the ones who memorize lyrics, run streams up, buy merch, and return for future shows.
I think it’s beneficial for the artists too as it creates a symbiosis between recording and touring. It forces them to think more critically about concept and vision and in return, come out with a record that’s cohesive as it is appealing. That way, each tour will be its own unique snapshot in time instead of being another go around where they play their hits from different eras.
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