On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous : ‘A masterpiece’ – Max Porter Ocean Vuong
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous : ‘A masterpiece’ – Max Porter (Paperback / Softback)Ocean Vuong
“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong is a powerful and emotional coming-of-age novel that has taken the literary world by storm. Made even more popular on Booktok, this masterpiece is a must-read for all fans of literature and TikTok sensations. The novel is written in the form of a letter from a son, Little Dog, to his mother who cannot read, and explores the impact of war and the struggle of a Vietnamese family to forge a new future. Through vivid descriptions, Vuong uncovers a history that spans generations and highlights the experiences of Little Dog as he navigates his way through the world. From moments of bewilderment, fear, and passion, to a heart-wrenching revelation, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” is a beautifully written and thought-provoking work of art.
- Paperback / Softback
- 256 Pages / Published 1 Sep 2020
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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION’A marvel’ Marlon James Brilliant, heart-breaking and highly original, discover Ocean Vuong’s shattering coming of age novel. This is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family’s history that began before he was born.
It tells of Vietnam, of the lasting impact of war, and of his family’s struggle to forge a new future. And it serves as a doorway into parts of Little Dog’s life his mother has never known – episodes of bewilderment, fear and passion – all the while moving closer to an unforgettable revelation. ‘Reminded me that every word can be an incantation, and that beauty does hard and important work’ Rebecca Solnit
Additional information
| Weight | 186 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 197 × 20 mm |
| ISBN-13 | 9781529110685 |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint | Vintage |
| Date of Publication | 1 Sep 2020 |
| By (author) | Ocean Vuong |
| Pages | 256 |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
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