jdoyle 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

4.25

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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a little dense at times, definitely not for someone that's not into character study type novels, heed the trigger warnings! great characters, they're all very developed and complex. the relationships that are built and showcased in this novel are beautifully crafted!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Car accident

Minor: Child death, Medical trauma