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marjoleinvanderspoel 's review for:
The Emperor of Gladness
by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm hesitant to give this five stars only because I'm comparing to Vuong's first novel. Compared to novels in general this is a clear five-star. Oh and of course calling salamanders lizards does take away from my overall rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Dementia, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism, Vomit, War
Minor: Racial slurs