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A review by andrayuh
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
the writing is beautiful.
although it’s an 800 page book, the change in characters and timelines makes it flow beautifully.
can’t say i’ll ever recommend this book to anyone because the level of description can feel like you’re experiencing it.
it will impact you, be wary of the trigger warnings.
although it’s an 800 page book, the change in characters and timelines makes it flow beautifully.
can’t say i’ll ever recommend this book to anyone because the level of description can feel like you’re experiencing it.
it will impact you, be wary of the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Suicide attempt