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A review by emstermeegs
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I think it's a 5 star read, but I will loop back and adjust as needed with some time and space. Everything is much too fresh for me, and I don't know what to feel.
At times beautiful, but also deeply tragic, this will stick with me. I couldn't put it down. I loved these humans, flaws and all. I don't know what to do with the many emotions I feel.
All I know is that this is the greatest book I will never recommend people read. I don't think I could do that to someone.
At times beautiful, but also deeply tragic, this will stick with me. I couldn't put it down. I loved these humans, flaws and all. I don't know what to do with the many emotions I feel.
All I know is that this is the greatest book I will never recommend people read. I don't think I could do that to someone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Drug abuse, and Drug use