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A review by elizabethtye
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
5.0
This is a book you have to be careful with. I have to say that this book is very elegantly written. The stories were so seamless and I felt so invested in the characters from early on, especially Jude.
First, I would not recommend this book to just anyone. A Little Life deals with tragedy in many different forms, one of which is sexual abuse of a child. It is a heavy book. If you are in a time of your life where things seem kind of bleak, it may not be the best time to pick it up.
Second, A Little Life is definitely one of those books that will stay with you. I finished two days ago and I still feel raw from the story ending. I find myself wondering about Jude and Willem, longing for them.
Lastly, the reviews are mixed on this book and after reading them it makes sense why. My advice is to give it a chance. It was so touching and, even though it sounds trite, it taught me so much about the power of friendship and love.
First, I would not recommend this book to just anyone. A Little Life deals with tragedy in many different forms, one of which is sexual abuse of a child. It is a heavy book. If you are in a time of your life where things seem kind of bleak, it may not be the best time to pick it up.
Second, A Little Life is definitely one of those books that will stay with you. I finished two days ago and I still feel raw from the story ending. I find myself wondering about Jude and Willem, longing for them.
Lastly, the reviews are mixed on this book and after reading them it makes sense why. My advice is to give it a chance. It was so touching and, even though it sounds trite, it taught me so much about the power of friendship and love.