A review by kaalgary
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

A lot of trigger warnings, don't read if you're sad, depressed, or not in a good place right now. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Child death, Gore, Domestic abuse, Body horror, Bullying, Trafficking, Torture, Emotional abuse, Rape, Vomit, Mental illness, Violence, Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, Addiction, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, Sexual violence, and Suicide