A review by feijoamuffin
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Aaaand I’ve finished it. Just put the book down. My wrists are very tired. The writing was really good and I hesitate to say that I loved it or enjoyed it but this book is definitely a 5 star read from me. (READ THROUGH THE CONTENT WARNINGS).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual content, Self harm, Rape, Blood, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Biphobia and Acephobia/Arophobia