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A review by kavelrao
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don't recommend this book. I would not have read it if I knew what it was about.
That said, the writing is beautiful, and I have never been so invested in characters from a book. I wanted so badly for things to go well even as I slowly realized the inevitable direction the story was heading. The fact that I not only kept going but looked forward to reading more despite the depressing plot is a testament to its brilliance.
That said, the writing is beautiful, and I have never been so invested in characters from a book. I wanted so badly for things to go well even as I slowly realized the inevitable direction the story was heading. The fact that I not only kept going but looked forward to reading more despite the depressing plot is a testament to its brilliance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Rape, and Sexual violence