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

1.5

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

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

Minor: Child death