A review by e11en
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

*adds ALL the content warnings*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Torture, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, Blood, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Slavery, and Suicide