A review by ashleighlmgordon
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

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

5.0

 Did this book take me over 2 weeks to finish? Yes.
Did this book break me in every which way? Yes.
Did I sit and whimper and wet snotty cry while reading this book? Yes.

This book is everything people say and warn you about before reading. Hanya Yanagihara's writing is simply beautiful. Heart breaking, but beautiful. These characters will definitely stick with me for a very, very long time.