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A review by rebekka_evie
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I liked the way the story is told. The letters to a mother that will never read them. Ocean Vuong's writing style is really enjoyable.
I liked uncovering the history of the family through the eyes of the youngest member.
I did feel like certain points in the story were told quite confusing. I had to go back to previous paragraphs a couple of times, to make sure I got the context right.
I liked uncovering the history of the family through the eyes of the youngest member.
I did feel like certain points in the story were told quite confusing. I had to go back to previous paragraphs a couple of times, to make sure I got the context right.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Excrement, and Abortion
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Vomit, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol