A review by readerforlife
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This a review of my second time reading this book. I for some reason assumed that I wouldn't like it as much, but it is just as lovely as I remember. I would assume that one criticism of this book is that it's based on insta-love, and although this is true it's so well written that even reading a second time I completely believe that these characters are in love. I love the many different POVs in this book, and I think that helps contribute to a more well-rounded book in terms of perspectives. The main characters Natasha and Daniel have alternating perspectives for most of the book but there also sections about their family members, the attorney helping Natasha, and others they interact with that day. There are also sections about history (my personal favorite was the one about why many black hair care stores are owned by Koreans) and relevant scientific topics. 

I thought this structure really served the questions this book was asking about the influence we have over each other's lives and how much control we have over ourselves. It also helped break up the main characters' perspectives, and made it feel like the love story wasn't just happening in one day but had a lot of context. I loved the humor of Daniel and Natasha's different personalities and appreciated that they broke the stereotypes (an Asian male poet and a Black female data scientist). The discussions they had about fate, art, family and passion made this book so interesting and I love definitely reread it again. 
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