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

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

4.5

This was beautiful and hard-hitting and so so heartbreaking. The critique many give this book for its lack of coherence and for how disconnected the scenes are is definitely true, I just didn't care. It even felt to me like how memories actually do, disjointed and focused on both big moments and random details. 

I loved the writing, the blend of lyrical and raw prose, as it perfectly encapsulated the beauty and crudeness of life. I may not personally relate to many aspects of the experiences of the main character, but I still felt a deep emotional connection to everything on the page. 
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