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

emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An incredible and poetic work of creative non-fiction. Sad and joyous in unequal yet equally significant measure. The author pushes you to question how the lives we lives and the family dynamics we exist within, are formed by the narratives we tell, retell, and edit as we live our lives. 
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