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A review by pikkumarja
Lyhyt maallinen loistomme by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The language and storytelling is so beautiful, painful and touching it feels like a poem. The book is definitely challenging and it takes time and effort to read if you want to understand it fully.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and War
Moderate: Cancer, Violence, and Vomit