Maranda answers “What are the trigger warnings for this...”

Pascale asked this question about A Little Life:

What are the trigger warnings for this book (without delving into spoilery, graphic detail)? I'd like to read it, but I need to know whether it'll actually be harmful to me to read it.

Maranda Really hard not to spoil while also giving accurate trigger warnings.
But I will try:

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TW: sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, scary verbal abus…moreReally hard not to spoil while also giving accurate trigger warnings.
But I will try:

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TW: sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, scary verbal abuse, psychological manipulation and gaslighting, kidnapping/imprisonment, many modes of self-harm, a violent accident, a few moments of prejudice against the disabled, drug use, addiction, grief and loss of a loved one. Many of these aren't just mentioned, but described at length in graphic detail.
That said the book is incredible. (less)

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Pascale Thank you. I'm not sure whether I'll read it, though. ...more
Jan 01, 2020 10:33PM · flag

sarah pardo KIDDNAPPING????????????????
Mar 22, 2022 09:41PM · flag

Lavya Alexander Thank you for giving us all of the trigger warnings because I want to read this books but I’m nervous to start it.
Mar 17, 2025 04:48AM · flag

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