Hanya Yanagihara's contemporary fiction book "A Little Life" tells the tale of four college friends in New York City as they navigate the difficulties and complexities of adulthood. Jude, a skilled litigator who fights to hide his troubled history from everyone around him, is the protagonist of the novel. In an often ruthless and merciless society, the novel tackles themes of friendship, pain, and the desire for purpose and connection. "A Little Life" is a frightening and unforgettable read that will stick with readers long after they flip the final page because of its potent writing and intensely emotional plot.