A review by jadejulissaa
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

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

5.0

I can honestly say that this book will hold a special place in my heart ♥ some books really change you, your perspective and the way you feel about certain things/situations and this was one of them. This book has an amazing and beautiful portrayal of love, friendships, family, grief and heart wrenching moments that I have truly ever experienced. This is one of those books that will utterly destroy you and make you whole again. 

I can’t say I would recommend this book to everyone because it is such a long and difficult journey to get through, it is very graphic and it’s not for everyone. What I can say, is that this is ♾️ stars for me because after you read the story of these beautiful characters and their life, they really stay with you. You go in blind but you see nothing but resilience and beauty towards the end that makes it worth all the pain. 

(Please read the trigger warnings if you decide to read it, remember your mental health comes first)

I will forever have this book in my heart and remember it always.💌

p.s don’t read ‘The Nightingale’ and go into ‘A Little Life’ it is too much emotional trauma for anyone. Taking a break from big emotional reads right now.
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