A review by biddymesschaert
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

One of the most compelling, beautifully written, intense books I've read in a long time. I cried many times, both because of the goodness and the incredibly bad things. Maybe I loved it most because it's the most beautiful story about true friendship and the immense love friends can have for each other.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Eating disorder