A review by clangenskiold
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark sad medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

In one word: heartbreaking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail