scrambledegs 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

2.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Such a traumatic read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Hate crime, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood

Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail