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The Emperor of Gladness dillard close family—who has barely beenSet in the post industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, the story follows 19 year old Hai, a troubled youth on the brink of suicide, who instead finds an unexpected bond with Grazina, an elderly woman suffering from dementia. Their unconventional relationship forms the emotional core of the novel, with each offering the other stability in a tumultuous world. Ocean Vuong's lyrical prose and grounded storytelling address themes such as queer