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A review by eva_rebolledo
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
Before I say anything about this book, I ask you to check its trigger warnings if you want or are planning to read it. It's more than just a sad book, and it isn't for everyone.
With that said... Wow.
I've been looking for a favorite book for some time now, and I'm sure I finally found it. It has beautiful prose, beautiful characters, and beautiful relationships. Although I wanted to know how it finished, I also found that I didn't want it to end, that I wanted to read more about the characters, to learn more about their lives. I usually don't read lengthy books since I'm a slow reader, but I didn't mind it at all with this book.
I could go on and on about this book, but to put it simply, if I had to describe "A Little Life" in two words, I would say it's hauntingly beautiful.
I also want to add that I listened to the audiobook along with reading, and the narrator, Oliver Wyman, did a fabulous job. If you have the chance to listen to it while reading, I'd recommend it.
With that said... Wow.
I've been looking for a favorite book for some time now, and I'm sure I finally found it. It has beautiful prose, beautiful characters, and beautiful relationships. Although I wanted to know how it finished, I also found that I didn't want it to end, that I wanted to read more about the characters, to learn more about their lives. I usually don't read lengthy books since I'm a slow reader, but I didn't mind it at all with this book.
I could go on and on about this book, but to put it simply, if I had to describe "A Little Life" in two words, I would say it's hauntingly beautiful.
I also want to add that I listened to the audiobook along with reading, and the narrator, Oliver Wyman, did a fabulous job. If you have the chance to listen to it while reading, I'd recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Medical content
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Blood, and Car accident
Minor: Lesbophobia