One of the main themes is, as the title suggests, the love of the game. It's about the passion the characters have for whatever sport is involved in the story.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it yet. But generally, a novel set in Stardust, Texas might be about the local life, the people there, their relationships, and perhaps some sort of journey or challenge that the characters face in that Texan town.
Without having read the book, it's hard to say exactly who the main characters are. But given the title and the Texas setting, it might have a cowboy - type character who is 'back in the game' of something, perhaps a rodeo. There could also be a female lead, like a schoolteacher or a local artist, who gets involved in the main character's journey. Maybe there's an older, wiser character in the town who serves as a mentor to the others.
There is 'The Natural' which is about baseball and has themes of love for the game, determination, and the allure of sports. It's a classic in the genre of sports - related novels. And also 'A League of Their Own' - based novel which shows the love and struggle of female players in baseball.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it. But generally, a novel titled 'Stardust' might be about stories related to stars, perhaps in a science - fiction context like adventures in outer space among the stars, or it could be a more metaphorical use of 'stardust' to represent something precious or magical in a fictional world.
It's hard to give an exact number. The deaths in 'Stardust' depend on how you interpret certain events and characters' fates. Some might consider certain situations as deaths, while others might not.
Well, without reading it specifically, it might involve the trials and tribulations of a relationship set in Texas. It could include elements like family traditions in Texas that either help or hinder the love between the characters. There could be a cowboy or cowgirl in the story, and their love might be as wild and free as the Texas plains. They might face challenges like long distances between ranches or differences in social status within the Texan community, but ultimately it's a love story so there's probably a happy or bittersweet ending.