A review by makoshark44
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

all i can say about this book is that it is  not just briefly gorgeous but exceedingly beautiful as a novel. filled with outstanding symbolism, themes of generational trauma and a wonderful unexpected queer romance. i’d recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel a change of perspective on their own family trauma and see a reconnecting light into their older relatives viewpoints.
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