"The Stars Look Down" is a novel by A.J. Cronin, published in 1935. It tells the story of a coal mining community in northern England, focusing on the lives of its residents and the challenges they face. The narrative explores themes of social injustice, class struggle, and the impact of industrialization on working-class families. The protagonist, David Fenwick, is a young man who becomes a doctor, striving to improve the lives of those around him. Throughout the story, the struggles of the miners and their families highlight the harsh realities of their existence, ultimately leading to a call for social change.