A review by a_l_wy
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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, and Suicide attempt

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

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