A review by mrdeadman
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Literally the best depiction of the life long effects of csa. A lot of it hit way too close to home. Absolutely beautifully written.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, Vomit, Body shaming, and Trafficking

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, and Transphobia