Review by cinnaboislay - A Little Life

cinnaboislay 's review for:

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

4.5

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

While i honestly skimmed the parts including self harm, trafficking, and sexual assault, I guess they were super important in explaining Jude's relationships and his personality in his adult life :( (even thought I can't stand him, I can understand him)Jude's inability to open up/accept his family/not be so hateful def pissed me off, but that was how his personality was, and because of it the plot was quite unique. Reminds me of someone I know. I thought the most emotional parts were Harold's letters to Willem( and I choose to believe he was writing him letters throughout their lives, not just written in retrospect after Willem's accident) when he is writing the final letter, the explanation of Jude's death is so quick and matter-of-fact, which was a quick turn and this ending was 10/10

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