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A review by edgarallenshoe
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
No. Read “The great believers” by Rebecca Makkai instead.
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Rape, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Grief, Abandonment, Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment