2.34k reviews for:

De keizer van Gladness

Ocean Vuong

4.26 AVERAGE

magg_nifique's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sebastien_h's review against another edition

3.0

medium-paced

Loveable characters: N/A

kryspechicken's review against another edition

4.0

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rogergeis's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

mysticmango's review against another edition

3.75

emotional slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

dlschroeder's review against another edition

4.25

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

alvincma1's review against another edition

4.0

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 Vuong is a master of creating realistic characters that are complex, yet relatable. Although I enjoyed the book, it just had too many elements and there were several plot points that never developed. Emperor of Gladness was not as good as his debut novel, but he still provided a fresh perspective on the themes of chosen family and redemption. 

annebennett1957's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I liked aspects but just didn't think the story fully worked for me.

freddieblooms's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny reflective sad medium-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

ashleylargo1119's review against another edition

3.5

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes