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Title: A Little Life
Author: Hanya Yanagihara
Plot Outline: "A Little Life" follows the lives of four college friendsJude, Willem, JB, and Malcolmas they navigate adulthood in New York City over several decades. The narrative primarily focuses on Jude St. Francis, a brilliant but enigmatic lawyer, whose traumatic childhood marked by extreme abuse and abandonment profoundly impacts his mental and physical health, relationships, and sense of self. Despite the enduring love and support of his friends, particularly Willem and his adoptive father Harold, Jude struggles with self-harm and a deep-seated belief in his unworthiness of love, culminating in a poignant exploration of trauma, friendship, and the limits of recovery.
Awards and Reviews: The book received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for several major awards, including the 2015 Man Booker Prize and the National Book Award. It also won the 2015 Kirkus Prize for Fiction.
Genre: The primary genre of the book is literary fiction and tragedy, Gay theme, Adult Audience
Book Type: Paper Back
Year First Published: 2015
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