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amaliabu's review against another edition
5.0
Oh to write like Ocean Vuong… a stream of beautifully composed conversations that bore through my soul so reverently - this book will stick with me forever.
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
charreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book like this before and I don’t think I’ll read one like it again, Vuong’s writing is incredible, it did not disappoint. I did get confused and lost in some parts of the book genuinely had no clue what was going on
kaileemily's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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? No
4.25
readingwithdiksha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
reader_divya123's review against another edition
1.5
Terrible read with unnecessary metaphors that will leave your brain tired by the end of it.
a_gray's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautiful novel. Vuong truly has a gift for finding the words to describe an exact emotion, feeling, moment. This book romanticizes life while trying to discover what life even is.
boldeststroke's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
4.0
When does a war end? When can I say your name and have it mean only your name and not what you left behind?
really grateful i was finally able to work up the courage to read this after having bought the novel so many years ago. i lost count of the amount of times i had to put it down and take a break from it to pace around my room. vuong toes the line between reality and reverie (because fantasy seems like the wrong word in his case) in a way that i would envy were it not for how devastating it is. to be the kind of person that can write this, especially knowing that the recipient can never read it, takes a willingness that i hardly think i have the guts to do. that sort of bravery is something i can only read about.