- The type of fast–paced read that teens prefer.
- The writing is skillful, two separate voices are clear in your head.
- Sheds light on the desperation some teens experience.
- Parents are notably missing unrealistically.
- Compelling topic given an edge with the two viewpoints.
- Gives teens insight of how their peers may not be thinking what they are thinking.
- Teen violence, peer pressure and many other issues teen's face are included in this book.
Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers 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.
Denise's thoughts:
Be ready to talk to your teen about suicide, giving up and the fact that Hannah had people who would have helped her if she had chosen life. Parents should read this one too.
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