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A review by riannesdijkstra
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This HURTS.
Graphic: Rape, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity
Read the trigger warnings. It's such a powerful heartbreaking book, but please do not read if it is triggering for you!