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. 

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Content Warnings

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.