51 pages • 1 hour read
Emma StraubThis Time Tomorrow
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, Alice Stern, approaching her 40th birthday and struggling with her father's illness, unexpectedly travels back to her 16-year-old self in 1996. Navigating repeated time jumps between her teenage years and her present, Alice explores alternate versions of her life, ultimately discovering the enduring influence of family and the complexities of self-discovery.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub has garnered praise for its engaging narrative and emotional depth, particularly regarding its exploration of father-daughter relationships and the nuances of time travel. However, some critics feel the pacing drags in places and the plot can be predictable. Overall, it's considered a heartfelt and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read This Time Tomorrow?
Readers who savor emotional family dramas and time-travel intricacies will be captivated by Emma Straub's This Time Tomorrow. Fans of Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife or Rebecca Serle's In Five Years will appreciate its exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of revisiting one's past.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Relationships: Fathers
Relationships: Daughters & Sons