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belle_3 's review for:
A Little Life
by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh dear lord
This book is amazing, one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read. This book approaches very serious topics to the point that I something’s thought it was unnecessarily harsh and gruesome. However, after finishing the book I would not have taken out a single sentence. Reading the last chapter made the book worth every word. The closing chapter left me sobbing because the book was able to prove how much knowing the narrative changes an ending.
Spoilers:
I think the way that this book discusses suicide and self harm could reframe how many people think about it. The sentence in which Harold states he always knew how Jude was going to die, really affected me.
This book is amazing, one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read. This book approaches very serious topics to the point that I something’s thought it was unnecessarily harsh and gruesome. However, after finishing the book I would not have taken out a single sentence. Reading the last chapter made the book worth every word. The closing chapter left me sobbing because the book was able to prove how much knowing the narrative changes an ending.
Spoilers:
I think the way that this book discusses suicide and self harm could reframe how many people think about it. The sentence in which Harold states he always knew how Jude was going to die, really affected me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
This book is EXTREMELY graphic when discussing self harm