Reviews

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous - Di Semesta Ini Kita Pernah Gemilang by Ocean Vuong

lutezia's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

liningerbailey's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad

maryserea's review against another edition

1.0

I would give it 0 if I could.

sarahcullen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

4.25

lizzo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-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

4.0

khazal_k's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

stinelok's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dumbpuddle's review against another edition

already read, kindle took it

pagesbyolivia's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

Such a beautiful and heartbreaking book. I honestly have no words for this book except that I absolutely loved it and it was stunningly written. The concept of writing a letter to a mother who cannot read is simply so heart-wrenching and I cannot recommend this book enough!!

maddiey's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5