And may you both laugh, knowing you will never finish.

and a photograph that challenge everything she thought she knew about her family’s past [2, 5].

Let’s be honest: This phrase is melodramatic. In a casual conversation, telling your partner "I will love you until the stars burn out" might elicit an eye-roll. However, context is everything.

The title serves as a metaphor for the exhaustive search for truth. To "count every star" is an impossible task, yet it represents the protagonist's dedication to uncovering every detail of her history, no matter how long it takes or how difficult the journey becomes. Symbolism in the Novel: