Reviews

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

numberonefan's review

2.0

Maybe I’m too old for this because I found the premise insane. I did kind of enjoy the ending though

emkreads's review against another edition

5.0

I had this book on my shelves for SO LONG! It's actually an ARC copy I got from a giveaway way back in 2016 and....crap this was so good and surprising and so much more than I thought it would be! It's hilarious, heartbreaking and lovely all at once.

imleahy's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

farrajohan's review against another edition

medium-paced

2.75

professorplum318's review

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

5/5

This book is easily one of my favorite contemporary reads this year. or possibly so far since I've started goodreads. My favorite contemporary book before this one was What I Carry. When I checked out this book at the library I knew it was a movie adaptation and I had seen some trailer's of it when it first came out. Still regretting I didn't go to see it and had read the book before this. I loved how whenever the characters met someone they would tell about the person they met, because everyone has a story and everyone is the main character. The only reason why Daniel and Natasha are the main character in this story is because they just ar, it's like they were chosen from a lottery. but the lottery was the author being, "You two. You two have a great story. And must meet." I absolutely can't wait to watch the movie.

maryquitecontrary_22's review against another edition

2.0

I adored Yoon's Everything Everything and was really looking forward to her newest, but I just couldn't connect with the characters or the book being set over just one day's time. There's no doubt of Yoon's talent, but I'm shocked that this book has gotten the accolades and publicity that it has. PROS: one of the only YA novels I've read where all parents were present in the main characters' lives (shocking! And a nice change from the norm!); loved the chapters from Natasha's and Daniel's fathers' perspectives; adored the inclusion of a mixed race relationship (and extra special that the author and her husband are Jamaican and Korean-American!) CONS: unnecessary vulgar language (e.g. "Jesus Christ bleeding on a popsicle stick!" ... Are you serious right now?!) that made me dislike main characters; short time span; little plot; unrealistic romance; slow moving.

Wanted to love it. Didn't. Darn.

emco_0's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

l00t395's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

jesslolsen's review against another edition

5.0

For a book that is predominantly centered around a single day, it is crazy how non-boring it is.

I loved everything about this story - the life lessons, the mini chapters that linked minor characters into the main story, the pessimism and the optimism and even the cheesy ending.

A heartwarming story perfect for anyone who loves love.