A review by jasminepatel003
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

dark 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

5.0

One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read, perfect winter read. The writing style was poetic and well paced and descriptive and I’ve never seen metaphors and similes used better. It explored a range of serious social issues in a really interesting epistolary format
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