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A review by cjblates
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Alcohol, Body shaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Cancer, Child death, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Blood, Trafficking, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, Bullying, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Vomit