A review by owen_being_owen
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Absolutely powerful novel. It shows just how much there is in what is often thought of as mundane life. How much every life matters and impacts people. How dreams no matter how "small" matter. Every life is important and worth talking about. Brought me to tears