A review by measishouldbebooks
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

4.0

I loved this book. I’ve been wanting to read it since watching the series. It’s an intense and emotional read that made me feel everything. It’s honest. It shows that no one really knows what’s going on inside your head, because no one knew what Hannah was going through until they heard the tapes. And Clay’s reactions to the tapes just broke my heart. 

I loved the tapes, but they just felt spiteful. Like Hannah was trying to get back at the people on them. When she wasn’t saying names or blaming others, the tapes were great. They told her story and showed her slow progression from average teen girl to depression and then the end. 

I gave 13 Reasons Why a 4/5 stars because of the spiteful nature of the tapes. Other than that, perfect. 

The class reaction to Hannah’s note in Peer Communications really got to me. It hurt to know that they only cared about a suicidal classmate if they knew who it was, and just thought they were doing it for attention. If Hannah had of put her name on the note, I don’t think any of them would have offered her their help.
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