A review by channingdae
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad 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

3.75

While this book falls outside of typical book genres I enjoy, I really liked it. The story was so heartbreakingly beautiful and I grew attached to each of the character. And while I found myself unable to put this book down, the stories and experiences of all the characters, but especially Jude, were really hard to read about. And the writing was absolutely stunning, which added to the vividness of the characters and their individual stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Body shaming, Mental illness, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Vomit, Grief, Medical content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship