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Drug abuse, Sexual content, AddictionModerate
Homophobia, Death, Domestic abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 24887 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 69%
dark 36%
challenging 33%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%
informative 5%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
246 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780525562023
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 04 June 2019
Description
Poet Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, ...
246 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780525562023
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 04 June 2019
Description
Poet Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, ...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Sexual content, AddictionModerate
Homophobia, Death, Domestic abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 24887 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
sad 69%
dark 36%
challenging 33%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%
informative 5%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating