meenabeena 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Hard to read because the issues presented throughout the book are extremely real and utterly devastating, it’s very easy to find sympathy for each and every character in this book. Life-changing read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt