A review by cheera
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

a beautiful story about the significance of friendship and human connection, especially in regards to trauma, but very triggering would not recommend this book to just anyone

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Death, Rape, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Self harm, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Drug use, and Car accident