svrvsky 's review for:

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

5.0

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

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this is such a kind book. Lots of laughing, crying, anxiety just ahhhh so many emotions in this beautiful book. Thank u Ocean !!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, War