The Stars Shine DownThe Stars Shine Down
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What it's about
Lara Cameron grew up desperately poor in a mining town in Nova Scotia, with a father who hated her. She builds herself into one of the most powerful real estate developers in New York, putting up skyscrapers and making enemies. When she marries a famous concert pianist, her empire starts to crumble, and someone from her past wants revenge.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It's a glamorous rags-to-riches story.
You'll love it if you liked
Memories of Midnight
Rage of Angels
ScruplesGood to know
There's abuse in Lara's childhood and sexual content.
By the numbers
- Readers4 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller38 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #210 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #231 of the 233 romances we rank
- #1535 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2764 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is The Stars Shine Down worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #2,764 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 53.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Stars Shine Down about?
Lara Cameron grew up desperately poor in a mining town in Nova Scotia, with a father who hated her. She builds herself into one of the most powerful real estate developers in New York, putting up skyscrapers and making enemies. When she marries a famous concert pianist, her empire starts to crumble, and someone from her past wants revenge.
How long does it take to read The Stars Shine Down?
About 8 hours (318 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Stars Shine Down?
If you liked it, try Memories of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon, Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon or Scruples by Judith Krantz.