ocean vuong has somehow managed to make what is essentially an autobiography into a book that i couldnt put down. it defies all conventions: theres no concrete plot, nothing that compels u to keep reading because u want ur questions answered, or because u want to find out what happens to ur favourite characters. when u read this ure reading it for the writing, and although that might sound like an obvious sentiment, it rlly is a feat most authors cant manage without using shock value or outlandish plots and characters to garner their readers interest…. like yeah, ok, nothing about ocean vuongs life is mundane, but it couldve very easily bored me and it didnt. and thats really all thanks to his writing.. his talent is insane and i hope one day ill be as good because really like… damn