Lisa 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!

Lisa It's incredibly depressing and very difficult to get through. I had to put it down around 51% because I felt physically sick by the severity of abuse …moreIt's incredibly depressing and very difficult to get through. I had to put it down around 51% because I felt physically sick by the severity of abuse the author heaps upon the main character, not just what happens to the character when he's a child, but throughout his adult life. Just when you think it can't get any worse, it does. I was vested enough to finish the book, but in retrospect, I don't think the plot was at all realistic. If you are at all sensitive to topic of child abuse, and/or self-abuse, I'd give it a pass.(less)

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