Jaclyn 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!

Jaclyn Depends what you're worried about.

Honestly, I don't think it's super graphic in terms of the descriptions of actual abuse. There's a great deal left t…moreDepends what you're worried about.

Honestly, I don't think it's super graphic in terms of the descriptions of actual abuse. There's a great deal left to the imagination, as Jude cannot really articulate these things to himself in so many words -- so he doesn't articulate them to the reader, either. We see only what he's capable of telling us.

Descriptions of self harm, however, are full of some pretty graphic details.

Everything described in the book is authentic to Jude and how close he's able to get to the details himself. Nothing is included by the writer for shock value, but she doesn't hold back, either.(less)

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