Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Sexual content, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Domestic abuse, WarCommunity Reviews
Summary of 37235 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
sad 69%
dark 37%
challenging 33%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
256 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780525507710
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books (Tr)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Poet Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Do...Book Information
256 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780525507710
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books (Tr)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Poet Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Do...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Sexual content, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Domestic abuse, WarCommunity Reviews
Summary of 37235 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
sad 69%
dark 37%
challenging 33%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%
informative 6%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating