A review by dativa
To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

incredible.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Animal death