A review by kcotsira
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I do not understand the hype of this novel. It felt as if a 15 year old was given the prompt to write a Pulitzer winning novel. 

1. Stonewall Jackson was glorified, multiple time! I do not understand his sick obsession with war, I would say 50% of this novel covers that topic? Also, did we really have to read about 50 pigs being slaughtered, that was so depressing. The final straw for me was when he wrote “you can’t hit me, you’re autistic.” What was the point of that statement?