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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

by Ocean Vuong
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

Shattering, poetic portrayal of family and war.

This book could be a great read for those who are interested in stories about family and war, as well as those who appreciate poetic and lyrical writing. The unique aspect of this book is its unconventional writing style, with the story being told in the form of a letter from a son to his illiterate mother. The book has been praised for its emotional depth and honesty in its portrayal of trauma and identity. Overall, readers may find the book to be highly moving and impactful in its exploration of the power of storytelling to heal and connect.

  • National Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2019)
  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Literature (2020)
  • PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Nominee (2020)
  • Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT Fiction (2020)
  • Lambda Literary Award Nominee for Gay Fiction (2019)
  • Dylan Thomas Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2020)
  • Kirkus Prize Nominee for Fiction (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction and for Debut Novel (2019)
  • Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize for Fiction and Poetry (2020)
  • The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Nominee (2019)
  • PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel Nominee for Longlist (2020)
  • Bibliotekets litteraturpris Nominee (2022)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2021)
  • The Publishing Triangle Award for The Ferro-Grumley Awards (2020)
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

by Ocean Vuong
Compare to estimated retail price: RM58.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9781529110685
Authors: Ocean Vuong
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2020-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Poetry, Contemporary
Related Topics: Asian Literature, LGBTQ+
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 289627 readers)

Description

Brilliant, heartbreaking and highly original, Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, and a testament to the redemptive power of storytelling. 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.
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Shattering, poetic portrayal of family and war.

This book could be a great read for those who are interested in stories about family and war, as well as those who appreciate poetic and lyrical writing. The unique aspect of this book is its unconventional writing style, with the story being told in the form of a letter from a son to his illiterate mother. The book has been praised for its emotional depth and honesty in its portrayal of trauma and identity. Overall, readers may find the book to be highly moving and impactful in its exploration of the power of storytelling to heal and connect.

  • National Book Award Nominee for Fiction (2019)
  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Literature (2020)
  • PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Nominee (2020)
  • Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT Fiction (2020)
  • Lambda Literary Award Nominee for Gay Fiction (2019)
  • Dylan Thomas Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2020)
  • Kirkus Prize Nominee for Fiction (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction and for Debut Novel (2019)
  • Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize for Fiction and Poetry (2020)
  • The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Nominee (2019)
  • PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel Nominee for Longlist (2020)
  • Bibliotekets litteraturpris Nominee (2022)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2021)
  • The Publishing Triangle Award for The Ferro-Grumley Awards (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.