Thirteen Reasons Why is by Jay Asher. Clay receives a box of cassette tapes from Hannah. She committed suicide and in the tapes she says there are thirteen people who caused her suicide - and he is one of them. Clay is staggered. He really liked Hannah, but he was afraid to speak to her - at least until that last party. This is the story of a young woman's descent into hopelessness, guilt, and despair. When we hear of a suicide, especially a teen, we always ask "why?". This novel explores that horrible question. It is a phenomenal novel, a tragic yet magnificent work that is almost impossible to put down. You find yourself angry and humiliated with Hannah; then cry and mourn with Clay. I highly recommend this fantastic book. Hannah's truth is hard and brutal, yet heart-rending.
Ratings: 9th grade - 10 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content) - S (non-graphic sexual references).
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