A review by sophie_inthebooks
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

5.0

This was probably the most challenging book I read so far. The traumatic story of the main character was so intense (and cruel) I had to put down the book several times to recover from what I had just read. Nonetheless I loved reading this book. The evolving relationship between Jude and William and the friendships to all the people surrounding them were beautifully written.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Dysphoria, Terminal illness, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Rape, Child abuse, and Death