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

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was a devastatingly beautiful book. Ocean Vuong's prose and writing style really suit the story and tug on your heartstrings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, and War

Minor: Bullying and Cancer