On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Second-Hand (Hardcover) As New condition 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.
Second-Hand (Hardcover) As New condition 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.
Second-Hand (Hardcover) As New condition 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.
Second-Hand (Hardcover) As New condition 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.
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Vuong, Ocean
originally posted on thenile.co.nz
Vuong has written a novel disguised as his own life experiences as a refugee from Vietnam growing up in America. The main character's grandmother and mother feature in Little Dog's account of earning a bare minimum of a crust to survive in the hostile crumbling edges of society. Little Dog is told to keep his head down, but creates small ripples in the community with his thirst for knowledge and his sexuality. A very unique and ultimately gratifying read.
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if youre looking for an alternative for paperbacks, this would suffice. however, print is slightly blurred. if you want a book with prominent print, this may not be the best option for you. but if youre low on budget and wants to be practical, and is okay with any book as long as it is readable, this is the best option for you.
| Published | United Kingdom, 3 June 2019 |
| Writer | Ocean Vuong |
| Age Range | 15+ |
| Dimensions | 22.2 x 14.4 x 14.4 centimetres (0.27 kg) |
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Vuong has written a novel disguised as his own life experiences as a refugee from Vietnam growing up in America. The main character's grandmother and mother feature in Little Dog's account of earning a bare minimum of a crust to survive in the hostile crumbling edges of society. Little Dog is told to keep his head down, but creates small ripples in the community with his thirst for knowledge and his sexuality. A very unique and ultimately gratifying read.
if youre looking for an alternative for paperbacks, this would suffice. however, print is slightly blurred. if you want a book with prominent print, this may not be the best option for you. but if youre low on budget and wants to be practical, and is okay with any book as long as it is readable, this is the best option for you.
| Published | United Kingdom, 3 June 2019 |
| Writer | Ocean Vuong |
| Age Range | 15+ |
| Dimensions | 22.2 x 14.4 x 14.4 centimetres (0.27 kg) |
