A review by thgrsnstn
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

I have no words that can adequately express the beauty of this book. It was a wonderful, painful privilege to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Take the content warnings seriously. I mean it. I didn’t and, while I am doing okay, I had to bring this book up in therapy.