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A review by oracle_of_delphi
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
the best thing ive read this year, truly an epic portrayal of maternal relationships, queerness, addiction, and creative culture in the modern age. This is less a novel and more an ocean. Please read this.
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, and Child abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Blood and Abortion