Hanya Yanagihara is an American author known for her immersive and emotionally intense novels. Her second novel, 'A Little Life', garnered widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Yanagihara's writing delves into themes of friendship, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships. Her prose is often described as lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into the rich inner lives of her characters.