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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.
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Drug abuse