A review by sarahdr_
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional mysterious 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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The only reason why I'm not giving the book 5 stars is because it's such a heavy read— but the writing is deeply compelling, the characters are painfully raw and real and their internal monologues are beautifully (and depressingly) reflective of one's loveliest and most grotesque thoughts.

I'm glad and proud of myself, even, that I read this, but I will never pick this book up again nor will I recommend it to the people I love.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Transphobia, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Torture