A review by izy112121
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional 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

I have never cried so hard over a group of fictional characters. This story is as beautiful as it is devastating.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Ableism, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Addiction, Death, Eating disorder, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail