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!
St. Gerard Expectant Mothers It's certainly quite gritty. Graphic in a way that it leaves enough for the reader to imagine the horrific nature of what is going on but not exploita…moreIt's certainly quite gritty. Graphic in a way that it leaves enough for the reader to imagine the horrific nature of what is going on but not exploitative that it gives a step by step process of the scenario. The fact the author wanted to leave a good punch to the reader works effectively so you can feel the rage and sadness of what is happening to this character and try to understand why he is the way he is.(less)
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Wendy Inakage Ditto.....good answer!
Feb 10, 2016 10:15AM · flag
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by Hanya Yanagihara (Goodreads Author)
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