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A review by ombdrip
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
Read this while listening to Lingua Ignota's Caligula. Intense music for an intense book, but a very good fit.
Graphic: Body shaming, Alcohol, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Death, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Rape, Grief, Car accident, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, and Stalking