ahinks 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

4.5

dark emotional 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

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Absolutely emotionally devasting but still one of the best books I've ever read. Although does have every trigger warning under the sun. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship

Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail