Title: Thirteen Reasons Why
Author: Jay Asher
Year: 2007
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age: Mature 7th/8th Graders and up
Summary: Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker--his classmate and crush--who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list. Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers.
Review: This is a book that I have been wanting to read for a while, and I finally picked it up last week. I couldn't be happier that I did because I finished it within 48 hours. If you are looking for a book that will get your attention right away, this is that book. The 13 reasons why Hannah killed herself and Clays musing on them are hilarious, heartbreaking, intricate, and leave you deep in thought reflecting on yourself and how what you do affects others. Reading this book may make you wiser.
