I recommend this book to readers ages 13 to 16 because there is talk of sex and there is swearing. It’s what made this one an unforgettable story.
Each character is so thoroughly created, and the plot was so original. It gave the book more depth, and it was a unique twist to a romance novel.Īlso, Yoon’s writing is honestly phenomenal. I loved how this book shifted perspectives, from Natasha to Daniel to almost anyone who crossed their paths. But, it’s the suprising and bittersweet ending that will move you to tears. “Time and distance are love’s natural enemies,” the author writes. Daniel, a Korean, is a hopeless romantic who is trying to live up to his parents’ expectations and become a doctor.įor one reason or another, the universe lets their paths interwine, but as they grow closer and closer, they are pulled further and further apart. She is being deported back to Jamaica in 24 hours. Natasha is the fact-driven girl who loves science. It is a deep, thought-provoking novel that highlights the magic of fate and chance. "There's a lot of love in them.Natasha and Daniel are brought together by unexpected circumstances that lead them to falling in love in The Sun Is Also A Star, by Nicola Yoon. Yoon won't give the plots away, but one thing is for certain: "There's love involved," she says. She currently has two novels in the works. Yoon is excited about the movie adaptation, but she's not letting it get in the way of her writing. The cast is dominated by actors of color, and there is one significant character change: Natasha's lawyer, who was a white man called Jeremy Fitzgerald in the book, became Jeremy Martinez in the movie. The film adaptation stays fairly faithful to Yoon's commentary on love and immigration. White youth are growing up with youth of color. "But right now all that growth is happening amongst youth. "We know that by 2040 it's going to be a majority people-of-color country," Yuen says. Movies featuring nonwhite protagonists are becoming increasingly popular, thanks, in part, to changing demographics, says sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen, author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism. "It was nice to kind of see a story where this young black girl is just giving in to like whimsy and fun for the day," Williams says.
Her examination of love has created new and uplifting experiences for readers, says Williams. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Sun Is Also a Star Author Nicola Yoon
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