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mybestfriendisabook 's review for:
The Emperor of Gladness
by Ocean Vuong
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
:( my heart and it was dedicated to an IRL Grazina π adored the characters esp the coworkers. Funny and endearing at times.
saddest part wasGrazina and Hai being separated π fuck the shitty son and his wife omg ugh
first time reading Oceanβs work, I see why his prose is so notable and evoking
saddest part was
first time reading Oceanβs work, I see why his prose is so notable and evoking
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts