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A review by lauradanby
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This novel is heartbreakingly beautiful - and in a way it is hard to call it a novel. It is a series of snapshots of time and memories written more in the style of poetry than narrative.
At times a difficult read, but definitely a necessary one.
In the aftermath of the Vietnam war, the story follows Little Dog as he writes a letter to his mother, knowing that the language barrier pushes them further apart when he tries to get closer. This is an insight into his life as a Vietnamese immigrant in America. It is raw and confronting.
At times a difficult read, but definitely a necessary one.
In the aftermath of the Vietnam war, the story follows Little Dog as he writes a letter to his mother, knowing that the language barrier pushes them further apart when he tries to get closer. This is an insight into his life as a Vietnamese immigrant in America. It is raw and confronting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent