nerdyqueer's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, and Drug abuse
now1ncolor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Suicide, Racism, Cancer, and Addiction
Minor: Domestic abuse and Abandonment
that_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Moderate: Drug use, Death, Suicide, Homophobia, Sexual content, Racism, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, War, Terminal illness, Mental illness, and Grief
abbyrm16's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, War, Violence, Mental illness, Hate crime, Genocide, Racism, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Suicide, Drug abuse, Sexism, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Dysphoria, and Addiction
kiinhi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i expected to read a story solely about little dog's relationship with his mom and his grandmother, but was kind of sad to find out that it wasnt the main focus of this book. though i still enjoyed it (the story is written in such beautiful prose), i wanted to read more about his familial relationships and ties to vietnam (i felt like a lot of parts that included his mom got glossed over a bit too often). regardless, there are parts that i still find myself tearing up to when i read it. ocean vuong writes with a sorrow so deep and eminent its hard to tear yourself away.
Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Suicide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, War, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, and Death
mixyplixl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt, War, and Suicide
imjohannagrace's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Suicide, Drug use, Drug abuse, and War
milagrg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, Homophobia, War, and Cancer
Moderate: Suicide and Drug abuse
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
k8lynn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
most poetic & stunning book i have ever read. every sentence is gold, crafted so beautifully. i'm genuinely surprised my highlighter didn't die while reading, there were so many fantastic quotes. this book simultaneously broke my heart & healed it. there are so many extended motifs i love as well: the color pink, butterflies, flowers, singing/music, fire, the list goes on. Ocean Vuong is absolutely incredible. hands down one of the BEST books i have ever read. PLUS it's gay!
Graphic: Suicide, War, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Drug use
itsyourpaldave's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Xenophobia