A review by jenna0818
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Just amazing, the most beautiful yet accessible prose and reflections on the human experience, woven through a hazy nonlinear sequence of vignettes. I cried and learned so much, felt true feelings that connect me to generations of humans across space and time. thank you, sorry I didn’t read this sooner!
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