Smile of the Dreamer is a coming-of-age romance novel about an idealistic but immature young man trying to find order in chaos. The ambivalent protagonist identifies four categories in life – security, health, love, and dreams – from which he must prioritize. Ultimately, he discovers that his dreams are the only thing that can't be taken from him. This is an inspirational story fraught with emotional depth and languor about heartbreak, perseverance, and finding one's path.