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A review by barnesd
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
2.5
Beautifully written, horrible story. Very depressing and torturing.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Gore, Grief, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Eating disorder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Addiction
Minor: Child death, Car accident, and Vomit