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A review by ellornaslibrary
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
It hurts, but the writing is so beautiful. . .
And when I've had time to process this raw, emotional, beautiful read a little more I'll add to this review.
And when I've had time to process this raw, emotional, beautiful read a little more I'll add to this review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Abortion, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail