A Little Life

A Little Life follows four college classmates who move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships deepen and darken over decades, the narrative centers on the enigmatic Jude St. Francis, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. It is a masterful depiction of love, friendship, and the limits of human endurance.

Author: Hanya Yanagihara

Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist and editor of Hawaiian descent. She gained international acclaim with this second novel, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and became a cultural phenomenon for its emotional depth.