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A review by blairnecessities
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
to put it simply, this is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.
I've never had language stick to my ribs so potently.
I will be thinking about this book for so long.
"All this time I told myself we were born from war - but I was wrong, Ma. We were born from beauty. Let no one mistake us for the fruit of violence - but that violence, having passed through the fruit, failed to spoil it."
I've never had language stick to my ribs so potently.
I will be thinking about this book for so long.
"All this time I told myself we were born from war - but I was wrong, Ma. We were born from beauty. Let no one mistake us for the fruit of violence - but that violence, having passed through the fruit, failed to spoil it."