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16 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
If you're familiar with the saga, you already know about Peter's betrayal of James and Lily. However, I find it a bit anti-climatic having it explained in the book by just one character over a single scene that takes place almost at the end of the book. Just a thought.
Still, fun to read and to see Harry meeting people who were actually close to his parents, people who loved them and love him too.
Don't dismiss Rowling's actions, though.
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Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual harassment
- 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
With that said... Wow.
I've been looking for a favorite book for some time now, and I'm sure I finally found it. It has beautiful prose, beautiful characters, and beautiful relationships. Although I wanted to know how it finished, I also found that I didn't want it to end, that I wanted to read more about the characters, to learn more about their lives. I usually don't read lengthy books since I'm a slow reader, but I didn't mind it at all with this book.
I could go on and on about this book, but to put it simply, if I had to describe "A Little Life" in two words, I would say it's hauntingly beautiful.
I also want to add that I listened to the audiobook along with reading, and the narrator, Oliver Wyman, did a fabulous job. If you have the chance to listen to it while reading, I'd recommend it.
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Medical content
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Blood, and Car accident
Minor: Lesbophobia
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault