Night Sky with Exit Wounds

“If you must know anything, know that you were born because no one else was coming.”

Boy, are the abandonment trauma, gun violence, guilt over sex and internalized homophobia strong in this one!

This been said, this little book is a delight, in spite of all the sadness gore, so gently embroidered with many, mant excerpts of excellent wordsmithery.

I cannot wait to read what else Ocean Vuong becomes as he matures with years and craft.

4.75 stars