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A review by lushily
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Brief thoughts: This is simply a stunning book. The writing is an absolute joy to read, gorgeously haunting. I went insane highlighting this book, finding myself highlighting the entire book haha. Narrative-wise I could have used a bit more but if taken as a book of poetry it is perfectly exquisite.
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, and War
One of the most emotionally nuanced, empathetic books I've ever read about parental trauma and cycles of abuse.