FAQ About A Little Life

"A Little Life" received widespread critical acclaim upon its publication in 2015. It was a finalist for the National Book Award and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and it won several other awards, including the Kirkus Prize, the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and the Stonewall Book Award.

Critics praised the novel for its powerful and emotional portrayal of trauma, friendship, and love. The novel's characters were particularly praised for their depth and complexity, with many critics citing Jude as a particularly memorable and well-drawn character.

Some critics noted that the novel's length and intensity might make it a difficult read for some readers, and others criticized the novel's depiction of trauma as potentially triggering or exploitative. However, these criticisms were generally outweighed by the novel's overwhelming critical success.

"A Little Life" has been widely regarded as a powerful and deeply affecting work of literature, and it continues to be a popular and influential book among readers and critics alike.