El sol también es una estrella
Nicola Yoon
15 min
7 Key Points
4.5 RateWhat's inside?
Experience a whirlwind romance between two young strangers, exploring themes of fate, multicultural identity, and the universe's mysterious ways.
Key points
01Collision of Fates
In the heart of the sprawling metropolis of New York City, Natasha Kingsley, a Jamaican immigrant, is a beacon of rationality in a world often ruled by emotion. Her faith lies not in the whimsical notions of fate or destiny, but in the concrete evidence of science and facts. She is a girl of logic, always seeking empirical explanations for the world around her. However, her life is thrown into disarray when her family is faced with the threat of deportation. Amidst the turmoil, Natasha remains steadfast, her mind whirring with potential solutions to keep her family anchored in the United States. Across the city, in the quiet corners of bookstores and coffee shops, Daniel Bae, a second-generation Korean-American, finds solace in the rhythm of poetry. He is a dreamer, a hopeless romantic, his heart beating in sync with the verses he pens. Yet, he is torn between his love for words and his parents' dreams of him donning a white coat, stethoscope around his neck. On the day of his Yale interview, he is a bundle of nerves, his future hanging in the balance. Their worlds collide in the city that never sleeps. Natasha, with her analytical mind, and Daniel, with his poetic soul, are as different as night and day. Yet, an unlikely bond forms between them. Natasha's scientific skepticism challenges Daniel's romantic ideals, while Daniel, with his lyrical words, attempts to show Natasha that life is more than just a series of data and statistics. As they traverse through their individual challenges, their connection deepens. The ticking clock of Natasha's impending deportation adds a layer of urgency to their relationship, while the shadow of Daniel's Yale interview looms large, forcing him to confront his future. Their lives become a complex tapestry, woven together by their shared struggles and the unexpected intersection of their destinies.
02The Science of Love
Daniel Bae, a dreamer and a poet, is a second-generation Korean American who has always been a firm believer in the magic of love and the serendipity of fate. His world is a canvas of romantic notions and poetic verses, a world that is suddenly turned on its head when he encounters Natasha Kingsley, a practical-minded Jamaican American girl who is teetering on the edge of a life-altering crisis - her imminent deportation. Natasha, with her feet firmly planted in the realm of logic and realism, is a stark contrast to Daniel's romantic idealism. Yet, Daniel is undeterred. He is convinced that Natasha is the one he's been waiting for, his soulmate, and he is resolute in his mission to make her see the world through his rose-tinted glasses. In a bid to win her over, Daniel presents Natasha with an unusual proposition, inspired by a scientific study he had stumbled upon. The study posits that two complete strangers can fall in love by answering a series of deeply personal questions and then holding each other's gaze for a solid four minutes. Despite her initial reservations and the ticking deportation clock, Natasha finds herself intrigued by Daniel's sincerity and the sheer novelty of the experiment. As the day unfurls, Daniel and Natasha find themselves meandering through the pulsating veins of New York City, sharing fragments of their lives, their dreams, their fears, and their hopes. They delve into the rich tapestry of their cultural heritage, the weight of their families' expectations, and the unique challenges they face as immigrants in a land of dreams. As they peel back the layers of their lives, they find an inexplicable connection blossoming between them, a connection that deepens with each shared secret and dream. Despite the shadow of Natasha's deportation looming over them, they continue their experiment, their conversations oscillating between playful banter and profound musings about life, love, and the cosmos. As the day morphs into evening, they find themselves questioning their long-held beliefs about love, destiny, and the universe. What started as a playful challenge morphs into a transformative journey for both of them, challenging their preconceived notions and opening their hearts to the tantalizing possibility of love.
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03A Race Against Time
04The Power of Connection
05The Heartbreak
06A Twist of Destiny
07Conclusion
About Nicola Yoon
Nicola Yoon is a Jamaican-American author known for her young adult novels. Her debut novel, "Everything, Everything", was a New York Times bestseller and her second book, "The Sun is Also a Star", received the 2016 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.