On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
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.
‘A marvel’ MARLON JAMES
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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Kategorie:
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Książki »
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Literatura piękna
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Język wydania:
angielski
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ISBN:
9781787331501
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EAN:
9781787331501
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Liczba stron:
246
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Wymiary:
14.0x22.0cm
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Waga:
0.37kg