A review by abhixreads
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is devastating yet beautiful. I wouldn't recommend it but I loved it. I don't think this book is meant to be enjoyed but, suffered through. Brilliantly written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Rape, Body horror, Death, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Gore, Cursing, Homophobia, Torture, Ableism, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Body shaming, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Mental illness