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13 Reasons Why

Jay Asher
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13 Reasons Why

Jay Asher
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“Heavy but compelling. . . . Asher’s novel asks us to look at how petty cruelty can deal crushing blows.” —Miami Herald

“Wonderfully realistic in his writing, Asher offers teens and parents alike a great story on an important topic.” —Green Bay Press-Gazette

“It is a brilliant debut that will leave readers feeling a sense of remorse for Hannah, guilt for Clay, and hope for the lasting lesson of the story.” —Bookazine

“Breakneck pace and dizzying emotion.” —School Library Journal

“[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, starred review and Editor’s Choice

“Readers won’t be able to pull themselves away.” —Publishers Weekly

“Asher's ability to convey the anguish of someone who was left behind is truly remarkable.” —Book Page


WINNER OF
Association of Booksellers for Children’s “Best Books”
American Library Association’s “Best Books for Young Adults” and “Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers”
Heartland Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Florida Teens Read Award
California Book Award
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
Book Sense Pick
International Reading Association’s “Young Adults' Choices” Finalist
Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best Books”
Kansas State Reading Circle’s “Recommended Reading List”
New York Public Library’s “Book for the Teen Age”
16 State Award Master Lists
 

“Thirteen Reasons Why is a mystery, eulogy, and ceremony. Twenty or thirty times, I snapped the book shut when a sentence, an image, or a line of dialogue was too beautiful and painful. But I, afraid and curious, would always return to this amazing book. I know, in years to come, I will often return to this book.” —Sherman Alexie, bestselling author of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

“Every once in a while you come across a book that you can’t get out of your mind, one you have to rush back to if you must put it down for some reason. Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why is one of those books, and is at the very top of my personal Must-Read list.” —Ellen Hopkins, bestselling author of Tricks, Identical, Crank, Burned, Impulse, and Glass

“A spectacular first novel. Jay Asher tells his story with such honesty and simplicity that the tragedy feels shatteringly real.” —Gordon Korman, author of Son of the Mob and Jake, Reinvented

Overall rating: 4.1502275 / 5 from 659 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

13 Reasons Why is a highly regarded book that offers a powerful and profound message, resonating with readers through its well-written and detailed narrative. Many appreciate its realistic portrayal of high school and its insight into the teenage mind. However, some find it difficult to read due to its sensitive content.

Summary topics

  • Writing Quality: 5%
  • Message: 5%
  • Content: 10%
  • Storytelling: 17%
  • Comparison to Show: 8%

Review topics: ["feel","material","style","book","format","read","story","written","novel","show","message","topics","issues","characters","writing","reason","idea","series","storyline","subject","plot","hannah","health","emotions","lessons","paced","author","examples","person","bullying"].

Review highlights

  • "I bought this to read before I watched the television series on Netflix, a good book and a great message." — Morgain
  • "great book and the series is great as well. . ." — Kristen
  • "Great book with extremely important messages!" — Lauren

Reviews

tw: the book contains

"tw: the book contains themes of suicide, bullying, rape. . two stories are told simultaneously as clay listens and hannah speaks. it's a fictionalized story about the worst case scenario possible in a situation like this, and touches on the lives of those left behind after a suicide. i can't speak to the book's accuracy, but i think that it does a good job of illustrating the emotions to help readers understand the gravity of suicide. . i read it years ago and i don't deny the opinion of those that see this book as problematic, but i had a different experience with it and so have a different opinion. hannah's death was avoidable and she could've done more to help herself. clay is proof that someone she didn't consider could and would have helped her. it's dramatic, yes, but i don't think it glamorizes teen suicide. books like this allow people to experience sensitive situations in a safe way (ie through a book as opposed to in real life). it can be used as a tool to facilitate conversations on suicide prevention. it's better to have open discussions about this book instead of telling young readers not to read it. better yet, read it with them. let them ask questions and learn what to do if they or anyone they know feels suicidal."

— Libraryofamisfit I. (5/5)

i love clay jensen.

"I read this book last month, and It’s amazing. It really puts a good perspective on life, and shows not everything can be the way you seem. It shows you should treat people with kindness, because your actions have consequences."

— Gway (5/5)

The title fit so well, how it presented the fact that nobody makes a decision like that just because someone called them a bad name last year.

"Incredibly deep, and a look into what makes a person decide to do that. This reminded me to check on my friends, no matter when."

— Jill (5/5)

A Terrible Book About Mental Health and Suicide

"Anyone dealing with mental health issues looking for a book to read to help them should NOT read this book. Awful portrale of how to deal with mental health issues and suicide. The premise is so terrible that it seems like the author just wanted to make money off the shock value of the whole concept of it rather than bring light to or help with metal health issues in any way. If you want something uplifting, good, or helps to address issues surrounding mental health, watch Dear Even Henson or watch the anime Orange."

— IcelandicSheepHerder (1/5)

Not my type

"I read this even before the whole hype about the entire Netflix show started because I thought it would be something I can relate to as I was in a difficult stage of my life. However, the story is highly exaggerated. Hannah Baker is one of my least favorite protagonists. I agree she went through some tough times and some of the people who were mentioned in the tapes deserved to be there, however, she just over exaggerated about the lifestyle of teenagers. I wouldn't sympathize much. Rather found her story disturbing. The biggest complain I have regarding this story is the way it tries (and fails) to gain awareness regarding mental health and bullying. Maybe the book and the show drew attention towards the topics however, it romanticized the whole idea of mental illnesses and bullying, which makes me not want to re-read the book ever again or even watch the show."

— Aryana (3/5)

13 Reasons Why

"This book is dark, no doubt about it. It raises a lot of important issues, like sexual assault and suicide, but in a way it also goes beyond that and points out how if even one person had done something, then a life could have been saved. I read this once and it raised the hairs on the back of my neck and arms. But I could still read it again any time!"

— Athena (4/5)

Fast - Paced Read

"The book was very emotional and gave insight to problems that many high school students face. However, it is a bit more 'dark' then I expected it to so just be cautious in any case, the writing itself is very compelling but it's a heavy read. #plumreview"

— Bookworm (3/5)

Good read

"There is lots of controversy surrounding this book (and show) but I thoroughly enjoyed this book for what it is, a work of fiction. I like the style of the writing, as it is written from Clay's perspective of listening to a set of tapes left behind by Hannah."

— Kelly E. (4/5)

not bad

"First of all, I appreciate how the book discussed very real and very present issues that can affect teens lives' from day to day. However, compared to the TV show, the book failed to deliver more messages in a more effective way. The entire book itself was pretty interesting but the ending was a let down. It left the suicide and all the other issues at hand really unresolved. I feel like if the ending had a bit more of closure like the show had, the book would be 4 stars out of 5 instead of 3 stars. But if you are a fan of the show, you should definitely read this book to get a feel for how the show came to be."

— Pita (3/5)

ummm not sure

"Not entirely sure how I felt about it. Definitely a breakthrough on talking about mental health. But I heard it inspired people to end their lives too which doesn't sit well with me. It was also sort of poorly written language choice wise. . ."

— Kimberly (2/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Jun 27, 2017
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 336
  • Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
  • ISBN: 9780451479327
  • Dimensions: 4.13" W x 0.85" L x 6.75" H

JAY ASHER's debut novel, Thirteen Reasons Why, a #1 New York Times and international bestseller, has sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone and is now a thirteen-part series on Netflix. The Future of Us, his second novel, was co-authored with Printz Honor winner Carolyn Mackler. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling What Light. Piper, out in Fall 2017 and co-authored with Jessica Freeburg and illustrated by Jeff Stokely, will mark Asher’s graphic novel debut. His novels have been translated into thirty-seven languages. He lives with his family in California. Follow him on Twitter @jayasherguy.

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