A review by ayers03
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

The best book I’ve read in 2023. Beautifully written, heart breaking, & hopeful. A story about the power of friendship,  love, and the family we chose., but beware the trauma of one character is significant and through out the book.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Child abuse, Body shaming, Child death, Death, Suicide, Rape, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual violence, Self harm, Kidnapping, Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders