A review by rose_reads_books
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

dark reflective sad slow-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? No

4.75

The only reason I’m not giving this absolute masterpiece of literary fiction five stars is the time I read it. Reading it when in a rush and not ready for such a touching and deep book I didn’t get to enjoy the craftsmanship of writing. Yet even though the book is slow paced, which is dreadful to me; it took me through emotional turmoil and provoked tears not only once. As a lover of poetry I want this book to stay close to me and will proceed to looks at Oceans other works 
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