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Release Date: October 18, 2007 Goodreads | Amazon |
"Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers thirteen 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."
Wonderful review, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, this one sounds like an emotional wringer! For real! I would probably cry as well while reading this one. It sounds like a very touching books as well. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much! I don't know if my heart could take reading it :)
I read this one a long time ago and I remember being slayed emotionally after reading it. I love what you said about how we often stop ourselves from saying what we want, doing what we want, etc. It's so true, but there are no guarantees that tomorrow is promised to us. This is definitely a thought provoking, emotional book and you did a great job of capturing its essence in your review!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you're giving this book some love! It is not a happy book but I freaking loved it! And I kinda think it should be required reading for high schoolers. It is very thought-provoking and conveys the power of words...a power you don't really think about when you let loose those words. I love what you said about being kind to others and brave for ourselves. So true. And a lesson, that even at 40, was powerful. Great review, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you enjoyed this one, Nicole! Such a great book and an important one, especially for young readers. Lovely review!
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