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gewrgia_lightwood 's review for:
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
by Ocean Vuong
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The most lyrical book I've read so far.
Truly beautiful but due to the writing I was so lost at times and felt a bit confused by the language
Also, i felt unfortunately a bit detached from the characters, i sympathized them and felt for their trauma but couldn't grow feelings of love for them
Truly beautiful but due to the writing I was so lost at times and felt a bit confused by the language
Also, i felt unfortunately a bit detached from the characters, i sympathized them and felt for their trauma but couldn't grow feelings of love for them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, War
Minor: Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis