The past continues to haunt the present from "summary" of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The weight of the past can be felt in every corner of the present, its tendrils reaching out to touch every aspect of life. It is a specter that lingers, refusing to be exorcised, a shadow that looms over every decision, every relationship, every moment. The past is a relentless force, shaping the contours of the present, molding it in its own image. In the lives of the characters in 'A Little Life', the past is a constant companion, a silent witness to their struggles and triumphs. It is a burden they carry with them, a heavy cloak that wraps around them, suffocating and unyielding. The past is not a distant memory, but a living, breathing presence, an ever-present reminder of what has been and what could have been. The past manifests itself in different ways for each character, its influence shaping their identities and their relationships. For some, the past is a source of strength, a wellspring of resilience that enables them to weath...
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