Thomas P 18,429 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I just ordered theĀ Hanya Yanagihara novel,Ā A Little LifeĀ and am both dreading and really looking forward to reading it.Ā Ā Iāve both read and watched a lot of reviews hailing it as a modern literary masterpiece, but one that is going to absolutely destroy my emotional state. I love when a book does that, but apparently this one is something else entirely. I was wondering if any of you have read it and can attest this take? Iām a simple guy to please, if you like Melodrama, we chill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightadieu 4,153 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 this book wrecked me.Ā 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler k 4,432 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 i think i like this little lifeĀ mmmy name ~isn't~ aliceee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleGAGA 318 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Itās been catching my attention through the algorithm, itās next on my list once I finish the current book Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qoqo 3,140 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Itās one of the best books Iāve ever read but I canāt whole heartedly recommend it to anyone I love because I donāt want them to sufferĀ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose 955 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 It's a good book. Also enjoyedĀ Yanagihara's latest doorstop, "To Paradise" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonSwiftAnton 3,679 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 It is incredible. The first 100 pages takes some time to get through but after that... girl 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys 5,925 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Be prepared to go through an experience.Ā The book doesnāt have a warning so Iām letting you know now.Ā Ā Trigger Warnings: Glorification of self harm, SA and Suicide.Ā Ā please tread lightly and stop reading when you get too overwhelmed.Ā Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edonis 28,433 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I read it a few years ago and it made me think something was wrong with me because I wasn't the biggest fan of it lol. But is is pretty intense, so just keep that in mind.Ā 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisapillar 7,786 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 This book is absolutely ridiculous torture p*rn. Why a woman felt the need to humiliate and destroy these vaguely queer men for 800 pages is beyond me. Each horror was more ridiculous than the next. An instant camp classic. I was laughing hysterically by the end. This is soap opera trash but quite an entertaining read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edonis 28,433 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Just now, Borisapillar said: This book is absolutely ridiculous torture p*rn. Why a woman felt the need to humiliate and destroy these vaguely queer men for 800 pages is beyond me. Each horror was more ridiculous than the next. An instant camp classic. I was laughing hysterically by the end. This is soap opera trash but quite an entertaining read. I kind of felt the same lol. There are actually a lot of reasons why this book didn't do it for me, but the torture **** aspect of it was the biggest factor. Also, the depiction of queer men in this was so regressive; it felt like late 60s early 70s caricatures rife with overdone stereotypes that straight people think queer men experience. I was exhausted by the time I finished it.Ā Ā 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisapillar 7,786 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 21 minutes ago, Edonis said: I kind of felt the same lol. There are actually a lot of reasons why this book didn't do it for me, but the torture **** aspect of it was the biggest factor. Also, the depiction of queer men in this was so regressive; it felt like late 60s early 70s caricatures rife with overdone stereotypes that straight people think queer men experience. I was exhausted by the time I finished it.Ā Ā It is truly hilariously absurd. I'm also weirded out by why people think this is "the best book they've ever read." Like, how much do you read? Why were you so into a book that is so violently disgusting? Do you enjoy reading about queer men getting endlessly r*ped and tortured? I'm likeĀ Ā For whatever reason this book inspires a lot of discussion so for that reason I wanted to read it so I could know what everyone was talking about.Ā Ā I also didn't understand how all the guys were "kind of" queer but not really. It was clear this was NOT written by a gay man. The only guy of the four main friends who is "actually" gay is totally abhorrent and rude and abusive. It was so strange. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine 239 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Iām reading it sporadically right now. Iām at a part where I just had to put it away because it made me cry too much. I really spiraled into a depression around this part (maybe about a third of the way in). I think there is just not a trigger warning that would suffice for this book.Ā Can I... borrow a piece of your chicken? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas P 18,429 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 An update for any of those who commented: I just finished the Axiom of Equality and can officially name this as my favourite book. Iāve never criedĀ this hardĀ and been so unbelievably attached to a character in my entire life. Like genuinely Iām obsessed with this book,Ā Iām a simple guy to please, if you like Melodrama, we chill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine 239 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago On 1/26/2024 at 10:20 PM, Thomas P said: An update for any of those who commented: I just finished the Axiom of Equality and can officially name this as my favourite book. Iāve never criedĀ this hardĀ and been so unbelievably attached to a character in my entire life. Like genuinely Iām obsessed with this book,Ā Can we reopen this discussion? I just finished the book today after all this time and am desperate to know how you liked it by the end. I am distraught Can I... borrow a piece of your chicken? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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