A review by sdwvancleave
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was beautifully written. The subject matter was hard to read at times. The writing made the read enjoyable even when the story was not.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail