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A review by frostjem
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Incredible writing and an incredible concept of writing to his mother who cannot read it. Some difficult and challenging themes meant I often had to take breaks reading this. Vuong has a way of describing deep, difficult and strong emotions in such a beautiful way.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse