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A review by teo_rodas
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved the poetic voice of this book, I felt the rhythm of the prose and it really carried some of the heavier moments. I listened to it as an audiobook and I would strongly recommend that. The observational voice of the book was really compelling to me.
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Death of parent, War, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Physical abuse, Suicide, Mental illness, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Racism