A review by jessidbee
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Awful! In the best way possible! I am NOT okay after reading this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Confinement, Eating disorder, Self harm, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicide