A review by jacquelinegurliaccio
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I both loved and hated this book. I found myself so overwhelmed by the trauma that Jude survived and how he was still such a beautiful and fragile person. The sadness he endured infuriated me but the love he knew during his life was so strong.