A review by ryan24watson
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I didn’t read the trigger warnings, and I still loved this book. If anything, it made me connect to jude through empathy in a way I’ve never been able to before. 

Beautiful characters that are immensely flawed, perfect balance of devastation and appreciation for the small beauties in life. Rating could change, but I can’t see this ever being below 4.5 stars for me. This book will stay with me in my memory for a very long time.

Will never look at a fire escape the same way again
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