A LITTLE LIFE: Picador Collection (No. 5) by Hanya Yanagihara

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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, part of the Picador Collection, is a profoundly moving work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of friendship, love, and the families we choose. This masterful novel, described as a stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” by NPR, delves deep into the lives of four college classmates as they navigate the challenges of life in New York City.

The story follows Willem, JB, Malcolm, and Jude—four friends who, despite their varying struggles with addiction, success, and pride, remain connected by their deep-seated loyalty and affection for one another. Central to the narrative is Jude, a brilliant yet enigmatic figure whose life is overshadowed by a harrowing childhood trauma. As the men’s relationships evolve over the decades, A Little Life poignantly examines the enduring bonds of brotherhood and the ways in which love manifests in the modern world.

Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life is not just a story of individual journeys but a hymn to the families we are born into and those we create for ourselves. This novel, with its exploration of pain, resilience, and the human capacity for love, has cemented Yanagihara’s place as a significant voice in contemporary fiction. Readers of A Little Life will also want to look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.