akwalthe 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book devastated me but was so beautifully written and I can’t stop thinking about it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail