A review by caitlinjohnson
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I started reading this because I wanted to watch the show and I wanted to read the book first. What I love about this book is that it doesn't sugar-coat anything, it really shows what Hannah's going through and, even though it's seen through Clay's eyes, you get a look at how the other characters have grown and responded to the tapes, knowing everything. I also love that at the end it gives Clay a chance to make a difference in someone else's life who's hurting like Hannah was. 
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