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*A Little Life* by Hanya Yanagihara is a deeply emotional novel that follows four friends—Jude, Willem, Malcolm, and JB—as they navigate life in New York City. At its core is Jude, a brilliant but deeply scarred man whose traumatic past continues to haunt him, impacting his relationships and sense of self-worth. Through vivid storytelling, the novel explores themes of friendship, trauma, love, and survival, pushing readers to confront the complexities of human suffering and resilience. Although intense and often dark, it offers a profound meditation on the bonds that hold us together.