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A review by sing_to_me_paolo
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is beautiful and I understand why it's so beloved by so many. I just struggle with a book that has so little plot momentum.
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Terminal illness, Excrement, Abortion, and Colonisation