kelliecart 's review for:

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

5.0

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Vuong’s telling of life as a working class immigrant rings so true. His ensemble cast of characters are flawed and real. His self deprecating humor, both of the main character and other others, lifts the mood just when you need it.