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A review by sophietheonion
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Chronic illness, Cursing, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Ableism, Self harm, Blood, Body horror, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Toxic friendship