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A review by matilidaad
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
You have to be ready before you pick this book up. There are hundreds of pages of character building which can be slow and dry to get through but it is so so so relevant and important to the ending.
This book has slow relationship development and gives you little peeks behind the characters history curtain before you get your return on investment.
This book quite literally had me crying on the tram in public, it is so emotionally devastating but it is also the most beautiful story of love, friendship, trust, loss and trauma. It is incredible if you can stick with it
This book has slow relationship development and gives you little peeks behind the characters history curtain before you get your return on investment.
This book quite literally had me crying on the tram in public, it is so emotionally devastating but it is also the most beautiful story of love, friendship, trust, loss and trauma. It is incredible if you can stick with it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, Eating disorder, Chronic illness, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Suicide, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault