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A review by unabridged_reader
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
4.0
3.5/5
Definitely brief. Definitely gorgeous. Really enjoyed this piece for its exquisite language and compelling themes. Vuong's exploration of masculinity, intimacy, and language is captivating. I just wanted to sit and let his words envelope me forever.
I only wish that there was more body to this story. It reads like a collection of vignettes, and sometimes I ached for an inkling of direction––but that's just personal preference.
Definitely brief. Definitely gorgeous. Really enjoyed this piece for its exquisite language and compelling themes. Vuong's exploration of masculinity, intimacy, and language is captivating. I just wanted to sit and let his words envelope me forever.
I only wish that there was more body to this story. It reads like a collection of vignettes, and sometimes I ached for an inkling of direction––but that's just personal preference.