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

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Heartbreaking but so beautifully written. There is triumph in naming, acknowledging, and releasing your (or generational) trauma and Ocean Vuong has done just that in this beautiful work of art. 
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