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ncurran 's review for:
A Little Life
by Hanya Yanagihara
DID NOT FINISH: 60%
The whole point of this novel seemed to be graphic depictions of multiple forms of abuse. The story became so flimsy by a third of the way through. I kept going in the hopes it would improve, but it only got worse, hence the DNF.
Also, very disappointing that the only openly gay character in this book from the start (JB) was portrayed as being pretty awful. Not sure how this book can be claimed to be the "great gay novel", even with the eventual romance between Jude and Wilem.
It was also disappointing that they ended up together romantically. It seemed to take away from the focus on friendship. Not every good friendship needs to become a romance.
Also, very disappointing that the only openly gay character in this book from the start (JB) was portrayed as being pretty awful. Not sure how this book can be claimed to be the "great gay novel", even with the eventual romance between Jude and Wilem.
It was also disappointing that they ended up together romantically. It seemed to take away from the focus on friendship. Not every good friendship needs to become a romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail