The Emperor of Gladness

This summer, discover Ocean Vuong's bighearted and vibrant story of unexpected friendship, chosen family and embracing second chances.

'HEARTBREAKING' Guardian
'BEAUTIFUL' Oprah Winfrey
'DRAMATIC AND VIVID' Colm Tóibín

One late summer evening in the town of East Gladness, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow.

From this moment, his second cha ...