In this exhilarating novel by the best-selling author of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality.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 hasnt heard him, but then, she turns, and a game begins: a legendary collaboration that will launch them to stardom. They borrow money, beg favors, and, before even graduating college, they have created their first blockbuster, Ichigo: a game where players can escape the confines of a body and the betrayals of a heart, and where death means nothing more than a chance to restart and play again. This is the story of the perfect worlds Sam and Sadie build, the imperfect world they live in, and of everything that comes after success: Money. Fame. Duplicity. Tragedy.Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevins Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a dazzling and intricately imagined novel that examines the multifarious nature of identity, games as artform, technology and the human experience, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love. Yes, it is a love story, but it is not one you have read before.Cover image: The Great Wave (detail) by Katsushika Hokusai. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
In Gabrielle Zevin's captivating novel, "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," we embark on an extraordinary journey through the lives of two friends, Sadie Green and Sam Masur, whose paths intertwine in the vibrant world of video game development.
Sadie, a brilliant programmer with an unwavering passion for creating immersive virtual worlds, meets Sam, a talented artist with a knack for crafting captivating narratives. Their shared love for gaming fuels their dreams as they navigate the challenges of creating their first game together, " Ichigo."
As the years unfold, Sadie and Sam's bond deepens, intertwining their personal lives with their professional aspirations. They face triumphs and setbacks, moments of joy and sorrow, all while striving to make their mark on the gaming industry.
With each new game they create, Sadie and Sam redefine the boundaries of interactive storytelling, pushing the limits of technology and exploring the profound impact games can have on our lives. Their journey takes them from the early days of pixelated graphics to the cutting-edge era of virtual reality, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of gaming.
Through Sadie and Sam's experiences, Zevin delves into the complexities of human relationships, the power of creativity, and the enduring legacy of the games we play. "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" is a poignant tale that celebrates the transformative nature of friendship, the relentless pursuit of dreams, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.
