The Emperor of Gladness
by Ocean Vuong
Age band: 15+
Looky Rating System: Violence 2/5, Love & Romance 3/5, Mental Health 5/5, Language 3/5, Substance Use 2/5, Fear / Horror 3/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 4/5, Sci-Fi / Futuristic 0/5, Disability & Neurodiversity 4/5.
Description
The instant New York Times bestseller • Oprah’s Book Club Pick • Ocean Vuong returns with a bighearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive“Stunning . . . A heartfelt and powerful examination of those living on the fringes of society, and the unique challenges they face to survive and thrive.” —Oprah Winfrey“Magnificent . . . In writing this book, Vuong may have joined the ranks of an elite few great novelists.