Title: Th1rteen R3asons WhyAuthor: Jay Asher
Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Where I Found It: Borrowed From Friend
Summary: Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and crush - who committed suicide two weeks earlier.
Hannah's voice explains that there are thirteen reasons she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why.
Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a first-hand witness to Hannah's pain, and learns the truth about himself - a truth he never wanted to face.
General Impression: Well done, the only problem I had with this book was knowing exactly who was talking sometimes, Clay or Hannah. Then there was one moment that sort of felt like a cop out, but other than those two things, it was brilliant. I felt so deeply for these characters, Jay Asher did a truly amazing job of weaving this tale. It made me think, and begin to understand that everything you do, effects someone, in someway. No matter how small you think an action is, it has the power to completely shred someones life. I'm going with my typical recommendation for books with serious themes, only read this book if you're willing to acknowledge the pain that's gong on in the world.
-Heather
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