A review by waido
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Usually not my type of book (the length would be the first reason) but I read it because of a recommendation from a friend. Pacing was slow but thanks to its length, this act as a strength to truly explore the characters and their lives in high resolution. Before I knew it, I was invested in these people's lives and their connection.

The theme of trauma was done reasonably well in this book and it didn't feel like it was forced or used as pure shock value.

Although I didn't quite like the ending, the author built up to it so logically that it seemed like a foregone conclusion. I have nothing bad to say about the book so for now it deserves a 5.
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