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

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is brilliant, it’s devastating, it’s impactful. Every word masterfully illustrates a boy’s struggles with love, death, and growing up in a place where he will always be the other. It’s perfect. I loved it.
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