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