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

emotional reflective sad slow-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

I’m a massive fan of Vuong’s writing and first read this novel back in 2021, I think. I loved the epistolary form and the ache of grief - and ultimately hope - that the poignant, incandescent words are infused with. Vuong explores the many facets of what it means to be human with stylistic emotion. 
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