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

dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

if hadn‘t know the author is a poet, i would‘ve know after reading this. this is such a poetic and philosophical work exploring issues of post-vietnam war, living in a country that is not actually your home and a coming of age story dealing with the own queerness. big recommendation!
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