A review by might_be_may
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

5.0

definitely read all the trigger warnings before reading and take them seriously

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Child death, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Death, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Terminal illness