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A review by ashleycmms
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: War, Abortion, Addiction, Homophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Cancer, Bullying, Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Drug use
Moderate: Confinement
Ocean writing is fantastic, and I can’t believe I have taken this long to read some of their work. The way the story unfolds tells a beautiful story of tragedy and tenderness in the world. Out of this world.