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A review by shaleen64
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book covers a variety of important topics, such as war, race, family dynamics and sexuality in a beautiful and poetic way.
Heartbreakingly it is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. The narrative sections of the book kept me engaged, but the more poetic elements that followed little chronology left me lost at times.
Heartbreakingly it is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. The narrative sections of the book kept me engaged, but the more poetic elements that followed little chronology left me lost at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Racism
Minor: Cancer, Abortion, and Pregnancy