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svthorsland's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
loreadson's review against another edition
4.0
69/150 A Little Life
Four classmates from a small college head to New York City to make their way in the world; Willem an actor, JB an artist, Malcom an architect and Jude a lawyer. As they age and their friendships deepen they discover that Jude is battling some very deep scars from his childhood. *insert ALL the trigger warnings here* He is so heartbreakingly broken by trauma that despite all the attempts of those who love him he just struggles to shake it.
This book is absolutely devastating. All that Jude encounters will rip out your heart and break it in a million pieces. It made me angry thinking about how many people have endured abuse by those in power and then so sad thinking about the guilt and shame they are carrying with them. I feel that it was a little far fetched at times to think that ALL of these things happened upon Jude in his little life and I really found myself wishing for a little something to brighten his life. It really isn’t a feel good book and will leave you a little broken, but if you are willing to accept this, is was a beautifully written story - if that makes sense. I tried to make sure to focus on the love that his friends and family gave him unconditionally, in order to cope with this one, I just wish it had been enough to undo all the pain.
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l3xi3's review against another edition
The mood for the book came and went. Will hopefully pick up again later
maiamorgue's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Evil evil evil book.
loislardner's review against another edition
3.0
this took me so long to read and i was set on dnfing at one point.. it’s so brutal and heartbreaking but also beautiful. jude will always hold a special place in my heart
communoid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sunfloweranne's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
eedle_cacleberry's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
if i even see hanya yanagihara it’s on sight. why would you write this book, what was your intention 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Grief, Ableism, Child abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Self harm
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Addiction, and Car accident
Minor: Child death, Eating disorder, and Abandonment