robidirob 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book, as emotionally challenging and even horrifying at times it is to get through, is the best thing I have ever read and probably will read for a long time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Drug abuse, Car accident