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A review by addyruth17
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
"Novel" is a weak word for this. This is a masterclass in poetic connection-making.
Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Blood, Cancer, Grief, Animal death, Racism, Excrement, War, Fire/Fire injury, and Homophobia