A review by raphlrsi
Une vie comme les autres by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

It is impossible for me to rate this book on a scale from 0 to 5. I do, however, have many criticisms to make about it, but I sincerely believe that Jude will stay with me for a long time, if not for the rest of my life. I cannot describe this book or assign it adjectives. I never thought I would finish this 1,123-page novel, and yet I devoured the last 600 pages in just a few days. I know that Jude exists — it’s obvious.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt