When four graduates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they're broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. There is kind, handsome Willem, an...

When four graduates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they're broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. There is kind, handsome Willem, an aspiring actor; JB, a quick-witted, sometimes cruel Brooklyn-born painter seeking entry to the art world; Malcolm, a frustrated architect at a prominent firm;...

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When four graduates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they're broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. There is kind, handsome Willem, an aspiring actor; JB, a quick-witted, sometimes cruel Brooklyn-born painter seeking entry to the art world; Malcolm, a frustrated architect at a prominent firm; and withdrawn, brilliant, enigmatic Jude, who serves as their centre of gravity.

Over the decades, their relationships deepen and darken, tinged by addiction, success, and pride. Yet their greatest challenge, each comes to realize, is Jude himself, by midlife a terrifyingly talented litigator yet an increasingly broken man, his mind and body scarred by an unspeakable childhood, and haunted by what he fears is a degree of trauma that he'll not only be unable to overcome - but that will define his life forever.

The book may contain:

  • Sexual content.
  • Non-consensual acts.
  • Emotional and psychological manipulation.
  • Age gap in relationships.
  • Trauma and PTSD.
  • Substance abuse.
  • Violence.

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Author
Hanya Yanagihara
Publisher
Macmillan Publishers
Language
English
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
736
Publication Date
2017
Dimensions
13x19 cm
ISBN-13
9781447294832

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No

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    ⚠️Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal violence, psychological manipulation, self-harm, PTSD
    ▫️A few words about the book: "A Little Life" is one of the most moving and at the same time harsh books ever written. The novel follows the lives of 4 friends as they grow up, discover life, and manage their personal relationships. Mainly, we follow as the main character the life of Jude, whose story is the hardest you will ever read.
    ▪️Style/Writing of the book: The writing is incredibly literary and atmospheric. Even though it is a large book, from the very first page you realize that it will be a heavy book, with difficult themes, as it does not prepare you for what is coming in the slightest.
    ▫️Why I loved it: It is one of the most genuine books I have read. The way it doesn't sugarcoat situations makes it authentic and even though everything seems wrong, there are those small moments of hope and humanity that give you the courage to keep reading.
    ▪️Why you should read it: If you are looking for a book that will leave a mark on you and make you wonder, even cry as you read it, then yes, this is for you! Of course, if you are more sensitive to the book's triggers, it would be good to avoid it or at least read it knowingly, as it requires composure and emotional availability.

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  • ⚠️Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal violence, psychological manipulation, self-harm, PTSD
    ▫️A few words about the book: "A Little Life" is one of the most moving and at the same time harsh books ever written. The novel follows the lives of 4 friends as they grow up, discover life, and manage their personal relationships. Mainly, we follow as the main character the life of Jude, whose story is the hardest you will ever read.
    ▪️Style/Writing of the book: The writing is incredibly literary and atmospheric. Even though it is a large book, from the very first page you realize that it will be a heavy book, with difficult themes, as it does not prepare you for what is coming in the slightest.
    ▫️Why I loved it: It is one of the most genuine books I have read. The way it doesn't sugarcoat situations makes it authentic and even though everything seems wrong, there are those small moments of hope and humanity that give you the courage to keep reading.
    ▪️Why you should read it: If you are looking for a book that will leave a mark on you and make you wonder, even cry as you read it, then yes, this is for you! Of course, if you are more sensitive to the book's triggers, it would be good to avoid it or at least read it knowingly, as it requires composure and emotional availability.

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When four graduates from a small Massachusetts college move to New York to make their way, they're broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition. There is kind, handsome Willem, an aspiring actor; JB, a quick-witted, sometimes cruel Brooklyn-born painter seeking entry to the art world; Malcolm, a frustrated architect at a prominent firm; and withdrawn, brilliant, enigmatic Jude, who serves as their centre of gravity.

Over the decades, their relationships deepen and darken, tinged by addiction, success, and pride. Yet their greatest challenge, each comes to realize, is Jude himself, by midlife a terrifyingly talented litigator yet an increasingly broken man, his mind and body scarred by an unspeakable childhood, and haunted by what he fears is a degree of trauma that he'll not only be unable to overcome - but that will define his life forever.

The book may contain:

  • Sexual content.
  • Non-consensual acts.
  • Emotional and psychological manipulation.
  • Age gap in relationships.
  • Trauma and PTSD.
  • Substance abuse.
  • Violence.

Manufacturer

Specifications

Author
Hanya Yanagihara
Publisher
Macmillan Publishers
Language
English
Type
Prose
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
736
Publication Date
2017
Dimensions
13x19 cm
ISBN-13
9781447294832

Additional Specifications

Books Adapted to TV Series / Movies
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (7)

  1. 7
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • I liked the writing style
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • Was it relatively easy to read?
  • I might read a book by the same author
  • mybookbubble.gr
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    This review is about a variation of the product

    ⚠️Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal violence, psychological manipulation, self-harm, PTSD
    ▫️A few words about the book: "A Little Life" is one of the most moving and at the same time harsh books ever written. The novel follows the lives of 4 friends as they grow up, discover life, and manage their personal relationships. Mainly, we follow as the main character the life of Jude, whose story is the hardest you will ever read.
    ▪️Style/Writing of the book: The writing is incredibly literary and atmospheric. Even though it is a large book, from the very first page you realize that it will be a heavy book, with difficult themes, as it does not prepare you for what is coming in the slightest.
    ▫️Why I loved it: It is one of the most genuine books I have read. The way it doesn't sugarcoat situations makes it authentic and even though everything seems wrong, there are those small moments of hope and humanity that give you the courage to keep reading.
    ▪️Why you should read it: If you are looking for a book that will leave a mark on you and make you wonder, even cry as you read it, then yes, this is for you! Of course, if you are more sensitive to the book's triggers, it would be good to avoid it or at least read it knowingly, as it requires composure and emotional availability.

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • I might read a book by the same author
  • Verified purchase

    This review is about a variation of the product

  • ⚠️Trigger warnings: sexual abuse, child abuse, verbal violence, psychological manipulation, self-harm, PTSD
    ▫️A few words about the book: "A Little Life" is one of the most moving and at the same time harsh books ever written. The novel follows the lives of 4 friends as they grow up, discover life, and manage their personal relationships. Mainly, we follow as the main character the life of Jude, whose story is the hardest you will ever read.
    ▪️Style/Writing of the book: The writing is incredibly literary and atmospheric. Even though it is a large book, from the very first page you realize that it will be a heavy book, with difficult themes, as it does not prepare you for what is coming in the slightest.
    ▫️Why I loved it: It is one of the most genuine books I have read. The way it doesn't sugarcoat situations makes it authentic and even though everything seems wrong, there are those small moments of hope and humanity that give you the courage to keep reading.
    ▪️Why you should read it: If you are looking for a book that will leave a mark on you and make you wonder, even cry as you read it, then yes, this is for you! Of course, if you are more sensitive to the book's triggers, it would be good to avoid it or at least read it knowingly, as it requires composure and emotional availability.

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