rickrolled's review against another edition
5.0
I think about what is happening in the lives of the strangers we interact with everyday - this book was such a deeply satisfying exploration of that
monicaokta's review against another edition
1.0
Okay Nicola Yoon's books just wasn't for me. I didn't like Everything, everything but reading great reviews of this book I want to try to read it. Obviously it didn't work out. This is too unrealistic by any means, honestly this will never happen in real life (where you fall in love with a stranger in a day)! The multiple POV is also confusing and not necessary, why do I need POV from conductor, waitress or history from object (like hair, love, fate)? I like my romance to be cute and adorable but this is simply too much. What I like about this book was the diversity and the immigration thing. But the whole instalove really overshadowed everything and sadly I didn't enjoyed it as much as everybody else. 1.5/5 stars.
chyreads29's review against another edition
4.0
I truly thought I wasn't going to like this one because I was a little apprehensive about the whole "two kids meet each other for the first time and fall in love the same day" plot. But, Yoon definitely surprised me! There were still some cheesy moments and the patois felt watered down on some pages. However, I thought both Daniel and Natasha's stories were handled with care and grace and I was invested in them as individuals. And I LOVED all the stories within the story! They were integrated so well!
nikkihrose's review against another edition
4.0
I picked up The Sun is Also a Star after reading Everyday, Everyday by Nicola Yoon. I knew nothing about it, and chose to dive in completely blind. I cannot tell you how happy I was that I did this.
Beyond this, I’m even more pleased with what this book portrays to readers, and the difficult topics that it forces readers to think about on a regular basis as they continue reading.
The Plot
Natasha Kingsley is on a mission in the middle of New York City to keep her family from being deported after her father made his all-time biggest mistake: telling a police officer that they were illegal immigrants.
Born in Jamaica, Natasha hasn’t been back since she was eight years old — New York has been her home for half of her life … and most importantly, it’s the half that she remembers. She doesn’t want to go. So she sets her logical and scientific brain to work to come up with a solution by tracking down any person who might be able to help her.
A novel that highlights how each interaction in life makes an impact on every person involved, Natasha is unable to avoid the impact that she leaves.
On Irene, the person checking belongings at the Immigration Services office, and her inner battle with her own loneliness.
On Jeremy Fitzgerald and his inner battle with loving the wrong person.
On the drunk driver who almost kills someone.
And on Daniel Bae, a boy who doesn’t know what he wants in life, until he happens to meet Natasha.
An Interpretative Analysis
A South Korean family and a Jamaican family — both of whom believe that their child cannot be with the other. Both of whom believe what they hear in regards to stereotypes. Both of whom are prejudiced and refuse to open their minds the same way their children have done.
But their love is not forbidden. It’s simply doomed. Natasha doesn’t believe in true love, or in love at first sight. But Daniel has decided to make it his mission to convince her. And he only had one day to do it, because what he doesn’t know is that Natasha and her family will be deported at the end of the day if she doesn’t figure out a way to stay.
A story about two innocent teenagers who only want a chance to discover themselves, thrust together by fate — or as Natasha would put it: a logical progression of events that led them to being in the same place at the same time — and counting on each other to be the person they need to see in themselves. A person with hope. A person with passion. A person who knows how to fix all problems and overcome all obstacles.
A Master Author
Nicola Yoon manages to take a classic like Romeo and Juliet and enrich it with modern conversations of loving too young, true love, forbidden love, and race. Yoon navigates her characters through parts of town where they are unwanted and unwelcome, to show the truth of the world — and of love: that it’s not easy, but that if you stand by each other, nothing can tear you apart.
Yoon makes you feel for all characters — even the ones who cause the problems in the first place. You can’t turn a blind eye to a single person introduced in this novel, just as you shouldn’t in real life. Each person is a human being, no matter how small their interaction is with your life. Each person deserves to be considered as an entire person with a story — a story that we know nothing about until we are willing to listen, learn, and be a part of their story.
Beyond this, I’m even more pleased with what this book portrays to readers, and the difficult topics that it forces readers to think about on a regular basis as they continue reading.
The Plot
Natasha Kingsley is on a mission in the middle of New York City to keep her family from being deported after her father made his all-time biggest mistake: telling a police officer that they were illegal immigrants.
Born in Jamaica, Natasha hasn’t been back since she was eight years old — New York has been her home for half of her life … and most importantly, it’s the half that she remembers. She doesn’t want to go. So she sets her logical and scientific brain to work to come up with a solution by tracking down any person who might be able to help her.
A novel that highlights how each interaction in life makes an impact on every person involved, Natasha is unable to avoid the impact that she leaves.
On Irene, the person checking belongings at the Immigration Services office, and her inner battle with her own loneliness.
On Jeremy Fitzgerald and his inner battle with loving the wrong person.
On the drunk driver who almost kills someone.
And on Daniel Bae, a boy who doesn’t know what he wants in life, until he happens to meet Natasha.
An Interpretative Analysis
A South Korean family and a Jamaican family — both of whom believe that their child cannot be with the other. Both of whom believe what they hear in regards to stereotypes. Both of whom are prejudiced and refuse to open their minds the same way their children have done.
But their love is not forbidden. It’s simply doomed. Natasha doesn’t believe in true love, or in love at first sight. But Daniel has decided to make it his mission to convince her. And he only had one day to do it, because what he doesn’t know is that Natasha and her family will be deported at the end of the day if she doesn’t figure out a way to stay.
A story about two innocent teenagers who only want a chance to discover themselves, thrust together by fate — or as Natasha would put it: a logical progression of events that led them to being in the same place at the same time — and counting on each other to be the person they need to see in themselves. A person with hope. A person with passion. A person who knows how to fix all problems and overcome all obstacles.
A Master Author
Nicola Yoon manages to take a classic like Romeo and Juliet and enrich it with modern conversations of loving too young, true love, forbidden love, and race. Yoon navigates her characters through parts of town where they are unwanted and unwelcome, to show the truth of the world — and of love: that it’s not easy, but that if you stand by each other, nothing can tear you apart.
Yoon makes you feel for all characters — even the ones who cause the problems in the first place. You can’t turn a blind eye to a single person introduced in this novel, just as you shouldn’t in real life. Each person is a human being, no matter how small their interaction is with your life. Each person deserves to be considered as an entire person with a story — a story that we know nothing about until we are willing to listen, learn, and be a part of their story.
gothamballer39's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This hit me harder in the feels than I was expecting. Nicola Yoon has a way of grabbing your attention and making you think about the people around you.
temia04's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
ianthereader0's review against another edition
5.0
I had to stay up to finish this book. The writing was beautiful, the characters were heartfelt, and I enjoyed everything about reading this book. That's a five star for me. 🙂
heyitskai's review against another edition
5.0
Ma nautisin selle raamatu lugemist. Mulle meeldivad mõlemad peategelased, sest ma näen neis mõlemas midagi, mis on minul olemas.
Daniel oli unistaja tüüpi inimene, ta võib oma maailma ära eksida. Ta on kirglik, aus ja vajaduse otsekohene. Ta ei anna alla, kui teab mida tahab. Samas Natasha on sarkastiline, kahe jalaga maa peal, otsekohene. Ta ei usu saatusesse ega armastusse, ta seletab asju teaduse kaudu. Kuid see, mis nende kahe vahel toimub, paneb Natasha asjadesse teistmoodi suhtuma.
Lugedes ununes mul ära, et kogu tegevus toimus ühe päeva jooksul, mul ununes ära maailma enda ümber, sest autor suutis (minu arvates) luua sellise maailma, et sinna on kerge end ära kaotada.
Kõige rohkem armastan ma raamatu lõppu, kuigi ma tahaksin teada, mis edasi saab. Aga samas mulle meeldib, et autor on jätnud ruumi iga lugeja enda kujutlusvõimele.
See raamat räägib armastusest, saatusest, kokkumääratuses, teadusest ja kõigest muust, millest rääkida on võimalik. Ei saa mainimata jätta, et mulle meeldis ka see, et lugu jutustati mitme erineva inimese perspektiivist, sest tänu sellele tundub mulle teos terviklikum.
Daniel oli unistaja tüüpi inimene, ta võib oma maailma ära eksida. Ta on kirglik, aus ja vajaduse otsekohene. Ta ei anna alla, kui teab mida tahab. Samas Natasha on sarkastiline, kahe jalaga maa peal, otsekohene. Ta ei usu saatusesse ega armastusse, ta seletab asju teaduse kaudu. Kuid see, mis nende kahe vahel toimub, paneb Natasha asjadesse teistmoodi suhtuma.
Lugedes ununes mul ära, et kogu tegevus toimus ühe päeva jooksul, mul ununes ära maailma enda ümber, sest autor suutis (minu arvates) luua sellise maailma, et sinna on kerge end ära kaotada.
Kõige rohkem armastan ma raamatu lõppu, kuigi ma tahaksin teada, mis edasi saab. Aga samas mulle meeldib, et autor on jätnud ruumi iga lugeja enda kujutlusvõimele.
See raamat räägib armastusest, saatusest, kokkumääratuses, teadusest ja kõigest muust, millest rääkida on võimalik. Ei saa mainimata jätta, et mulle meeldis ka see, et lugu jutustati mitme erineva inimese perspektiivist, sest tänu sellele tundub mulle teos terviklikum.
averylynn224's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0