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A review by beth_waller97
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Heartbreaking, breathtaking and beautiful. A true masterpiece. I felt my heart break a thousand times for Little Dog, I cried with him, I laughed with him, and wondered about how the world worked with him. This is impactful and beautiful, but also so so sad. The tale this book tells isn’t one I can put into words for a review, but can recommend with my whole heart.
Graphic: Child abuse, War, Xenophobia, Addiction, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, and Cancer