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Longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award, Ocean Vuong's debut novel, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," is a profound letter from a son to his illiterate mother. It explores family history, love, race, and masculinity, revealing the healing power of storytelling amidst trauma and silence. A stunning exploration of identity and connection.
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Ocean Vuong
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- Released
- 2019
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ocean Vuong
- Publisher
- Diversified Publishing
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780593104293
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Love, Family, Contemporary Fiction, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Friendship, USA, Military Fiction, Wars, LGBTQ+, American Literature, Literary Fiction, Memories, Coming Of Age, Drugs, Letters, Homosexuality, Family secrets, Migration, Immigration, Vietnam, Mothers and Sons, Vietnamese Literature, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- First published
- 2019
- Original title
- On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award, Ocean Vuong's debut novel, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," is a profound letter from a son to his illiterate mother. It explores family history, love, race, and masculinity, revealing the healing power of storytelling amidst trauma and silence. A stunning exploration of identity and connection.