A review by brookiet1220
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The writing is what stands out about this novel.  One of the most eloquent statements Little Dog makes in the novel is when about his family’s mother tongue is not a mother at all, it’s an orphan.  Besides war, this novel discusses themes of sexual identity, drug use, and domestic abuse.  
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