A review by kmyles12
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Prepare to have your heart ripped to pieces, and instead of being put back together, ripped into tinnier pieces. Absolutely phenomenal. The writing style feels like a good friend is telling you a story. There is profound hurt and sadness, but also even more profound love and care. Top 3 favorite book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Minor: Drug use, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail