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Thomas asked this question about A Little Life:
Spoiler Alert:This question is only for people who have read the book. I am still curious about the sores on Jude's legs and the scarring on his back. Yanagihara drops some clues but never really gives cause and effect. Are the back scars from being hit by Dr. Traylor's car? Are the sores from venereal disease?
Eric Brotto On page 668 (on the version with the building on the cover), when Alex introduces Jude to the new doctor Linus, they refer to Jude having osetomyeliti…moreOn page 668 (on the version with the building on the cover), when Alex introduces Jude to the new doctor Linus, they refer to Jude having osetomyelitis. (less)
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A Little Life
by Hanya Yanagihara (Goodreads Author)
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