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A review by bookchatwithbeth
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Car accident, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Torture, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Self harm, Rape, Mental illness, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug use, Death of parent, Vomit, Terminal illness, and Eating disorder
Minor: Racial slurs