A review by miiillia
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

Its definitely a longer read but so worth it. The way it is written truly lets you in on the characters lives. I don‘t remember the last time a book has made them come alive to such an extent. It is gut wrenching yet beautiful and I had a hard time putting it down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail