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Literary Fiction· United States

A Little Life

by Hanya Yanagihara
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2015800 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2015. Four college friends build their lives in New York over decades, but the narrative increasingly centres on Jude St. Francis, whose past of unimaginable abuse defines and haunts him. Yanagihara's Booker Prize-shortlisted novel is devastating—a 700-page immersion in trauma and love. Themes of trauma, friendship, abuse run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2015.

Book Details

AuthorHanya Yanagihara
Published2015
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages800
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780385539258
Editorial Score38/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
201511
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About the Author
Hanya Yanagihara
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Little Life about?

Four college friends build their lives in New York over decades, but the narrative increasingly centres on Jude St. Francis, whose past of unimaginable abuse defines and haunts him. Yanagihara's Booker Prize-shortlisted novel is devastating—a 700-page immersion in trauma and love.

Who wrote A Little Life?

A Little Life was written by Hanya Yanagihara, from United States. First published in 2015.

What awards has A Little Life won?

A Little Life has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2015.

Is A Little Life worth reading?

A Little Life is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in trauma, friendship, abuse.

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What category is A Little Life?

A Little Life is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is A Little Life from?

A Little Life originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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