Clay Jensen didn’t expect a package of cassette tapes to be delivered to his front door. Out of curiosity, he decides to listen to the old audio recordings using the stereo in his garage. Clay mindlessly presses play, but he never imagined hearing Hannah Baker’s voice echoing back at him. It was impossible. Hannah killed herself, and Clay knew it. Clay soon discovers that the recordings he’d received were Hannah’s suicide tapes. Thirteen stories, confessions, and reasons why she’d ended her life. Clay was one of them. Clay learns the truth about Hannah’s painful experience surrounding rumor, judgement, and mistreatment. Who or what was to blame?
Thirteen Reasons Why is a heartbreaking novel written with a stunning narrative and story. Each sentence, paragraph, and page is filled with emotion as the book progresses. Reading along the story, the suspenseful feeling of hope and grief makes each occurrence truly memorable. I undoubtedly enjoyed this read and would strongly recommend it to readers who enjoy mystery, thriller, and maybe even romantic genres or themes. Each personal story is vividly presented with detail and personality.
Review Written by Isole, 8th Grade