A review by swynne
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Devastating and addicting. I’ve never felt so attached to a book and it’s characters. This will be one I reread and recommend for years to come.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Sexual violence, Self harm, Rape, Kidnapping, Hate crime, Eating disorder, Drug use, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Dysphoria, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Violence, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Stalking and Vomit