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

challenging sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Discusses important topics like family, mother son relationship, war, trauma, identity, immigration politics, LGBTQ. As a child of immigrants, I was able to resonate with main character. Also it is very easy to read.

Story drags, lost interest sometimes. I also dislike the writing style.
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