Not a fanIf you've seen some of my older videos, you know how I feel about 13 Reasons Why I hated this book. I thought it was terrible.
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13 Reasons Why (2007)
Others: Leaning positive Clay Jenkins returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers 13 cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who committed suicide two weeks earlier.On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list.Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers.
- ISBN:
- 9780141387772
- Length:
- 304 pages
Genres: mystery, young adult
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Not a fanI have multiple issues with this book but ultimately I just think it deals with very important and delicate subject matter and in my opinion it didn't do a good job of it at all.
MixedSome people love it, some people hate it, they think that the representation of the suicide and you know how everything came to play is a little bit problematic and I can totally see that but I do want to say that the reason this is on my list is because of the format. Both of the narrators did a great job at bringing their characters to life.
Loved itI read this in one night I could not put it down
Loved itit's not the fastest paced book but it's definitely a very good story and it's an interesting perspective
Loved itI thought this was such a thought provoking and incredible novel that teaches you something really memorable and just incredible and I think this is really a life-changing book