A Little Life
International Dublin Literary Award · 2017 · ShortlistWomen's Prize for Fiction · 2016 · ShortlistAndrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction · 2016 · ShortlistNational Book Award for Fiction · 2015 · WinnerKirkus Prize (Fiction) · 2015 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2017 | Shortlist |
| Women's Prize for Fiction | 2016 | Shortlist |
| Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction | 2016 | Shortlist |
| National Book Award for FictionFiction | 2015 | Winner |
| Kirkus Prize (Fiction)Fiction | 2015 | Winner |
About This Book
Four college friends—Willem, JB, Malcolm, and Jude—move to New York City and navigate adult life over the following decades. At the center is Jude St. Francis, whose childhood trauma is gradually revealed and whose suffering and resilience test the bonds of their friendships. A devastating and controversial novel about abuse, survival, and love.
About the Author
Hanya YanagiharaAmerican
Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist and editor born in Los Angeles in 1974. She is the editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Her debut novel The People in the Trees (2013) was widely praised. Read more →
