Abigail answers “I'm really interested in reading this book...”

Taylor asked this question about A Little Life:

I'm really interested in reading this book but was wondering how graffic the scenes were? I just want to know what to expect before I start!

Abigail I was so disturbed by one scene where Jude was being brutalized that I was actually physically scared and my heart was racing. I, like another reader …moreI was so disturbed by one scene where Jude was being brutalized that I was actually physically scared and my heart was racing. I, like another reader here am at about 50% and the dread I feel is making me doubt whether I really want to continue the book or not. I'm trying to surround myself with more positivity, so do I need these images lingering in my brain, especially when I try to go to sleep? I feel like I invested a lot in this story already but I am not hopeful for a positive ending here.(less)

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