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A review by mariafatima
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
as a first gen asian immigrant, this book hit so close to home. first, i need to praise ocean vuong’s splendid writing. he is a literary genius who writes words that hold so much power. every line in this book is poetic and absolutely beautiful.
this book explains the hardships of immigrants, the dynamic between many asian families, the way trauma haunts families for generations… this book presents a person who tries to navigate life when it throws them challenges after challenges. i felt seen through this book. this is a read i will never forget—it will forever occupy a special space in my thoughts & my heart.
this book explains the hardships of immigrants, the dynamic between many asian families, the way trauma haunts families for generations… this book presents a person who tries to navigate life when it throws them challenges after challenges. i felt seen through this book. this is a read i will never forget—it will forever occupy a special space in my thoughts & my heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment