The Sun Is Also A Star Character Analysis

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, published in 2016 by Delacorte Press, is a story of youth and romance and also immigration and deportation. Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York best seller of The Sun Is Also A Star and Everything, Everything. This author grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn and now lives in Los Angeles. This novel focuses on the immigrant experience in America. The three major characters, Natasha, Daniel and Charlie are affected by this experience. First of all each of their families had their own reasons for immigration. Next, all of their parents came to the United States because they were chasing after the American dream, trying to have a better life for their children. Thus, the central theme of the novel is Immigration and the American Dream. Historically, countless immigrants have …show more content…
However, immigrants have also had to face the problems of deportation. This novel begins in New York, which is the main setting for this novel, and it is in New York where Natasha and her family following their illegal entry into the United States are facing deportation. Also, it is in New York where Daniel’s parents immigrated and where Daniel and Natasha were born. In addition, it is in New York where Daniel and Natasha meet and fall in love during her last day in America before being deported. Nicola’s novel is unique because it has a unique structure for as the day progresses Daniel and Natasha, both high school seniors share countless romantic moments and they go on to change each other’s lives. Nicola’s novel is a beautiful story of love and romance. It features a young adult romance, two people of color with different backgrounds Jamaican- American. Daniel is the son of Korean shop owners and Natasha, whose family are living illegally in New York. The story shows how love can occur between racial lines. It is really interesting that Natasha is super logical and