Hanya Yanagihara is an American novelist, editor, and travel writer. She is the author of two novels, 'The People in the Trees' and 'A Little Life'.
- Hanya Yanagihara was born on September 20, 1974, in Los Angeles, California.
- She graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in English and went on to earn an MFA in creative writing from the New York University.
- Yanagihara started her career in publishing as an editor at Conde Nast Traveler before moving to T: The New York Times Style Magazine as a deputy editor.
- In 2013, her debut novel, 'The People in the Trees' was published and was met with critical acclaim.
- Her second novel, 'A Little Life', was published in 2015 and became a best-seller, earning several awards and nominations.
- Yanagihara currently resides in New York City and is the Editor-in-Chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
American writer who has written several critically acclaimed novels including 'The Secret History' and 'The Goldfinch'.
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British novelist and screenwriter known for his complex and interwoven narratives in works such as 'Cloud Atlas' and 'The Bone Clocks'.
Yanagihara's debut novel, published in 2013. It tells the story of a young doctor's discovery of a lost tribe whose members possess a potent immortality drug.
Yanagihara's second novel, published in 2015. It follows the lives of four friends in New York City over several decades and deals with themes of trauma, friendship, and love.
Hanya Yanagihara is best known for her novels 'The People in the Trees' and 'A Little Life'.
Yanagihara has cited a number of influences on her writing, including her upbringing in Hawaii and her love of classical music.
Yes, Yanagihara has won several awards for her writing, including the Kirkus Prize, the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and the Stonewall Book Award for LGBTQ fiction.
'A Little Life' follows the lives of four friends in New York City over several decades and deals with themes of trauma, friendship, and love, particularly the relationship between two of the main characters, Jude and Willem.
Yes, 'A Little Life' deals with heavy themes such as abuse and trauma, and can be difficult for some readers to read due to its graphic content. However, it has also been praised for its depth and emotional impact.