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A review by pilicreads
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A poignant tale of moms, family, and first loves.
Extremely reflective book, with some gorgeous poetic moments that really stuck with me.
I felt at times it was a bit too heady for me, and i felt some of the metaphors/lyricism dragged. More than that, though, I left the book wishing there had been more still about Little Dog and his mom. I loved ALL the parts about Trevor, and wish equal detail was paid to Rose and Little Dog’s relationship — past, present, and future. I feel like this is probably an unpopular opinion, but it’s how I feel!!!
Nonetheless, it was beautiful and moving.
Extremely reflective book, with some gorgeous poetic moments that really stuck with me.
I felt at times it was a bit too heady for me, and i felt some of the metaphors/lyricism dragged. More than that, though, I left the book wishing there had been more still about Little Dog and his mom. I loved ALL the parts about Trevor, and wish equal detail was paid to Rose and Little Dog’s relationship — past, present, and future. I feel like this is probably an unpopular opinion, but it’s how I feel!!!
Nonetheless, it was beautiful and moving.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Drug abuse, and Sexual content