A review by meenabeena
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

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

5.0

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, and Suicide attempt