On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
International Dublin Literary Award · 2021 · ShortlistLambda Literary Award for Fiction · 2020 · ShortlistPEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction · 2020 · ShortlistStonewall Book Award · 2020 · HonorKirkus Prize (Fiction) · 2019 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2021 | Shortlist |
| Lambda Literary Award for FictionGay Fiction | 2020 | Shortlist |
| PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction | 2020 | Shortlist |
| Stonewall Book Award | 2020 | Honor |
| Kirkus Prize (Fiction)Fiction | 2019 | Shortlist |
About This Book
A debut novel written as a letter from a son to his illiterate mother, tracing the trauma of the Vietnam War across generations and exploring identity, addiction, and queerness in rural America. A Kirkus Prize finalist.
