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

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Holy talented. This author has an amazing way with words. I feel like I just kept highlighting amazing line after amazing line. It’s an Incredibly sad story so you have to take many breaks. It’s not a happy story. But it’s Ocean’s story and it’s a story we all need to hear. Bravo!
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