a_l_wy 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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At 730 pages I still wish this book had been longer. And yes, it is tragic and heartbreaking but it’s also filled with glimmers of hope and goodness, reminders to be here for all of it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt

Maybe not one if you’re in a delicate place or recovering from issues of self harm or eating disorders