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elysahenegar 's review for:
A Little Life
by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is an exquisitely written book with absolutely impressive character development. The layered complexity of the characters and their interior lives is striking! It's definitely some of the best writing I've experienced in a while. Having said that, this is also one of the most difficult things I've read in a while too, for its brutally tragic rendering of childhood abuse and the suffering the protagonist endures throughout his adulthood. Sensitive readers should absolutely consult trigger warnings prior to reading this. This is a profoundly sad book and one that is tremendously worthwhile.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt