Hanya Yanagihara
Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist and editor. She is best known for her novel 'A Little Life,' which was a finalist for the 2015 Booker Prize and the 2015 National Book Award for Fiction. Yanagihara's work is known for its deep emotional impact and exploration of complex relationships and traumatic experiences.
Books
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1. A Little Life
The novel is a deeply moving portrayal of four friends in New York City, spanning over several decades. It primarily focuses on Jude, a man with a mysterious and traumatic past, who struggles with physical disability and emotional trauma. The story explores themes of friendship, love, trauma, suffering, and the human will to endure in spite of life's hardships. It is an epic tale of heartbreak and despair but also of resilience and enduring love.
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2. The People In The Trees
The novel follows the story of a scientist who, after joining an anthropological expedition to a remote Micronesian island, discovers a lost tribe whose members have extraordinarily long lifespans. His subsequent research into the tribe's secret to longevity leads to worldwide fame but also ignites a complex web of ethical issues, personal downfall, and the dark side of scientific ambition. As the narrative unfolds through the perspective of the scientist's protégé, it explores themes of colonialism, the consequences of scientific discovery, and the blurred lines between progress and exploitation.
