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A review by lois_w
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
This book turned me into an emotional wreck.
Yanagihara's writing means the reader grows with the characters and the tragic past of Jude provokes very high emotions.
I felt myself morally conflicted over Jude's decisions and choices. The darkness of the book reflects the huge struggles within Jude.
There is really no criticism I can give this book the present glances combined with the flashbacks truly made the reader FEEL.
Yanagihara's writing means the reader grows with the characters and the tragic past of Jude provokes very high emotions.
I felt myself morally conflicted over Jude's decisions and choices. The darkness of the book reflects the huge struggles within Jude.
There is really no criticism I can give this book the present glances combined with the flashbacks truly made the reader FEEL.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail