Book Review #3: Thirteen Reasons Why

Thirteen Reasons Why

by Jay Asher

Review by Emo:

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.

Thirteen Reasons Why was introduced to me by Almond, one of my friends (her name translates into Almond). She and I became quick friends, and we were on the subject of books when she suddenly said, "Hey, have you ever heard of Thirteen Reasons Why?" I said no, and she told me that it was a great book. Almond brought it to school the next day, and I started reading.

The book was frigging amazing. It starts out in a boy named Clay's perspective, and he receives a box of tape one day. He listens to them and finds out why his lover, Hannah Baker, committed suicide. It involves a lot of *ahem* events, including some guy snooping on her and a friend.

In the book, Hannah says, "Clay, honey, you don't deserve to be on this list." The 13 tapes that Clay got are the thirteen reasons why Hannah killed herself, and he's on the list. Clay actually had a huge crush on Hannah before she died, but only kissed her once, which he truly regrets.

So overall, this book made me gasp, cry, and (occasionally laughing). I would totally recommend this to anyone willing to read. I would rate this 5 McChicken nuggets out of 5 McChicken nuggets. Thank you!

-EMO 

P.S. IT'S MY MOTHERFREAKING  BIRTHDAY!