“A Little Life,” shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2015 and part of the Picador Collection, is a powerful and emotionally resonant novel written by Hanya Yanagihara. The narrative revolves around the lives of four friends—Willem, Jude, Malcolm, and JB—whose deep and enduring relationships unfold against the backdrop of New York City. At its core, the novel focuses on Jude St. Francis, a complex and enigmatic character haunted by a traumatic past. Yanagihara skillfully weaves a tale that explores the intricacies of friendship, trauma, and the human capacity for endurance and resilience.