A Little Life

Brief Overview

"A Little Life" is a novel by American author Hanya Yanagihara that tells the story of four friends: Jude St. Francis, Willem Ragnar, Malcolm Irvine, and JB Marion, who move to New York City after graduating from college in Massachusetts. The narrative spans several decades of their lives, focusing on the complex relationships between the characters, their personal struggles, and achievements. Special attention is given to Jude St. Francis, a traumatized young man with a mysterious past, who hides deep physical and emotional scars from others. The work explores themes of friendship, love, self-discovery, pain, recovery, and human resilience in the face of life's challenges.