A review by bethanmoran
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This is the best book I have ever read in my life. I cried for hours, I don't think this book will ever truly leave me. I cannot give it less than five stars, I just can't.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Ableism, Blood, and Death

Minor: Addiction, Car accident, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia