A Little Life

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning "portrait of the enduring grace of friendship" (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE

A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara's stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves.

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The four college classmates at the center of A Little Life are a diverse group, each with their own unique strengths and struggles. As they navigate the complexities of life in New York City, their bond with one another serves as a steadfast anchor, even as their individual paths diverge. The narrative deftly explores the nuances of their evolving relationships, delving into the ways in which addiction, success, and personal demons can both unite and divide.

At the heart of the story is Jude, a brilliant and enigmatic figure whose own traumatic past casts a dark shadow over the lives of his friends. The depth of their devotion to him is a testament to the power of friendship and the capacity of the human spirit to endure even the most harrowing of experiences.

Yanagihara's writing is both poetic and raw, capturing the beauty and brutality of the human condition with equal measure. The novel's exploration of love, in all its manifestations, is both intimate and expansive, touching on the complexities of romantic, familial, and platonic relationships.

A Little Life is a profound and stirring work that challenges readers to confront the complexities of the human experience. Through the lives of its characters, the novel delves into themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the transformative power of human connection. It is a testament to the enduring grace of friendship and the families we choose to create for ourselves.

With its intricate character development and masterful storytelling, A Little Life has become a modern classic, resonating with readers around the world. Hanya Yanagihara's talent for crafting a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant is on full display in this remarkable novel.

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