Review:
Even as someone who has never seen the Netflix adaptation of this novel, I was completely entranced in it. This novel tells the story of Hannah Baker, as Clay Jensen listens to her tapes about the thirteen reasons why she committed suicide two weeks earlier. The story is heavy and deals with dark themes, but it is also very compelling and is difficult to put down.
An important note: The book is far less graphic than the Netflix how for anyone who may be concerned about this!
Book review by Kat
SERIES / STANDALONE: Standalone
GENRE: Young Adult, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Mental Health
AGE RANGE: 12+
Praise for 13 Reasons Why:
“Wonderfully realistic in his writing, Asher offers teens and parents alike a great story on an important topic.”
- Green Bay Press - Gazette
“[Hannah’s] pain is gut-wrenchingly palpable. . . . Asher has created an entrancing character study and a riveting look into the psyche of someone who would make this unfortunate choice. A brilliant and mesmerizing debut from a gifted new author.”
- Kirkus Reviews