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A review by amsh_
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-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
A very hard read, had to take many pauses and breaks for fresh air, but such an overwhelmingly incredible story about trauma, relationships and human endurance. And because I wish I was aware of the many content warnings involved, I’ve tagged them as well as I can below.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail