A review by mellii
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

What a shitshow. Hated every second of it, still bawled my eyes out at the end. Don't read this if you want to keep your sanity. Missing trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug use, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Abandonment, and Dysphoria

Minor: Child death