Books
by Hanya Yanagihara
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A Little Life |
Mixed feelings about this overlong, repetitive and at times unrealistic view of ongoing child abuse and its repercussions, the coping mechanism of self harm and the endurance of male friendship. I certainly can't rave like the critics, but Yanagihara's main character is (with reservations) masterfully and memorably drawn and her writing so compelling that the pages flew by and I will definitely read her next book.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 80 Spring 2016) |
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A Little Life |
If you are homophobic, beware. If not, this beautifully written book will devastate you, while at the same time expanding your heart. It is a disturbing, unconventional love story, and one of the most remarkable and moving books I have ever read.
(Sharron Calkins - bwl 94 Autumn 2019) |
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To Paradise |
A long, complex, alternative history of America set in three cleverly linked time frames. 1893 when people live and love as they please, 1993 during the Aids epidemic, and 2023, a dystopian future, governed by totalitarian rule, devastated by climate change and ongoing pandemics. Throughout all of this, is love enough to protect against discrimination, be it on grounds of sexuality, race, politics or social position? Sounds bleak, but it’s engrossing and unforgettable and I loved it.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 108 Spring 2023) |
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