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A review by nickscoby
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
4.0
Note: I am grading on a curve. Truthfully, this is closer to a 3.5
So, in one universe, I really hate this book because the plot is contrived and there are, like, so many annoying coincidences that are enumerated a number of times. And because the main characters, particularly Daniel, say things that no actual human being actually utters. And because Charlie (Daniel's brother) is not really a character but a mustache twirling villain (I hate those). And because the ending is pretty unsatisfying.
But in *this* universe, I mostly love this book mainly because Yoon is just a damn good writer. She handles perspectives about science and poetry almost equally well (although clearly she prefers science). I enjoy Natasha and Daniel and the book sparkles when it focuses on those two. [The one exception is the first story about liminal character Irene which damn near broke my heart] It certainly helps that I imagined Yara Shaheedi in the role the whole time who I suspect is perfectly cast. I'm actually looking forward to seeing the movie and to reading more from Yoon.
So, in one universe, I really hate this book because the plot is contrived and there are, like, so many annoying coincidences that are enumerated a number of times. And because the main characters, particularly Daniel, say things that no actual human being actually utters. And because Charlie (Daniel's brother) is not really a character but a mustache twirling villain (I hate those). And because the ending is pretty unsatisfying.
But in *this* universe, I mostly love this book mainly because Yoon is just a damn good writer. She handles perspectives about science and poetry almost equally well (although clearly she prefers science). I enjoy Natasha and Daniel and the book sparkles when it focuses on those two. [The one exception is the first story about liminal character Irene which damn near broke my heart] It certainly helps that I imagined Yara Shaheedi in the role the whole time who I suspect is perfectly cast. I'm actually looking forward to seeing the movie and to reading more from Yoon.