Every so often, a book comes along that transcends the usual boundary between reader and text. It becomes more than a collection of printed words on a page; it transforms into a deep, visceral experience. Hanya Yanagihara’s magnum opus, “A Little Life,” is one such book. It is a gargantuan narrative that challenges, provokes, and ultimately changes the reader, exploring the profound complexities of human existence with an unfaltering, yet compassionate gaze.