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

emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-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

4.25

Vuong's writing style is so lyrical and elevated that I felt like a good bit of it was just going over my head. The vulnerability of this novel is what kept me reading, and there are lines and passages that truly pack a punch and have stayed with me since I read them
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