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"Eerie, beautiful, and devastating." --Chicago Tribune
"A stealthy hit with staying power. . . . thriller-like pacing." --The New York Times
"Thirteen Reasons Why will leave you with chills long after you have finished reading." --Amber Gibson, NPR's "All Things Considered"
You can't stop the future.
You can't rewind the past.
The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play.
Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package 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. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why.
Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hannah's pain, and as he follows Hannah's recorded words throughout his town, what he discovers changes his life forever.
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- Print length320 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level7 - 9
- Lexile measureHL550L
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.78 x 8.25 inches
- PublisherRazorbill
- Publication dateMarch 7, 2017
- ISBN-100451478290
- ISBN-13978-0451478290
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“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
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“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
About the Author
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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- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
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In the novel, Hannah Baker takes her life and leaves behind cassette tapes that retrace her steps and explain her reasons.
There is never a moment I envy Hannah Baker or want to be her—before, during, or after. What happened to her seemed anything but glamorous.I’d go so far as to say the story makes it clear that taking your life is not the solution; that there is always hope. A few minutes, days, or weeks could make all the difference in the world.
TRW also makes me glad I went to an all-girl high school. I didn’t have to put up with that crap—at least not in school. The book provides good examples of how not to behave, how not to treat others. It also brings to light how little thought teens give to how their behavior may affect someone else, although, this is sadly true of adults as well.
That’s one of the messages in Thirteen Reasons Why. We need to be kinder to each other.
No doubt, some people will read this book and see it all differently. They’ll see that Hannah is talked about more and with more sensitivity after her death. They’ll see that people feel guilty. They may think that would bring satisfaction, but true bullies who destroy other human beings are not usually the ones who feel guilty. They don’t have consciences.
To a lesser degree, Hannah Baker lacks empathy herself in this story and is rather self-absorbed. That’s okay. Victims don’t need to be depicted as saints. A character can be tragically flawed in fact, and still not deserve the torment. It is normal for a trauma survivor to go through a period of victimhood that includes a great deal of introspection and a degree of self-pity. She has a human response to a rude and painful awakening. Yes, trauma does quite a number on the psyche. It changes a person, causing behavior that won’t make sense even to the survivor. The point is, what happened to Hannah Baker should not have happened to anyone. It’s sad that she’ll never have the chance to heal and evolve beyond what she became, so it’s a story worth telling and worth telling right.
I'm willing to bet that most of us can make a list of at least thirteen people who screwed us over and/or possibly scarred us for life. Some of those reasons might be the same or worse than what Hannah Baker experienced, but, for most of us, suicide was never an option we considered.
We are all different. We have varying degrees of ability to cope, and those who are coping may be at less challenging stages of the healing process. For some of us, a burden is a challenge, and we push back. No matter what, we keep pushing. But not everyone can do that. It’s not weakness, and it’s not for lack of trying. We are where we are. None of us have control over the circumstances we are born into or everything that happens after that. We can’t be sure why we take the paths we take or what we need to learn. Healing begins when we are ready. It’s a long, grueling process that, unfortunately, some people will never begin.
I think it's safe to say that Thirteen Reasons Why will be triggering for certain people and not others.
There’s always a chance that any one of us will find something we read, see, hear, or experience to be triggering. But we can’t shy away from controversial subjects or prevent others from having those important conversations. For those wanting to sue and to ban, do we want to set that precedent? Where would we draw the line? Would we have to stop talking about rape, about murder, about mental issues, and about everything that could be triggering? I hope not!
Thirteen Reasons Why focuses on raising the level of awareness for bullying/harassment/character assassination, etc. and depicting how the victim feels—how a suicide victim feels. Hannah, in my opinion, sought to educate the culprits. She may have wanted them to feel her pain, too, but more for their benefit, I think, than in retaliation. As a trauma survivor, I can relate to wanting to raise the level of awareness. Even if the people who need to hear it most are not listening, someone is. And making a difference to anyone at all is a great start.
In light of the above, and because it is a profound experience for the reader, I give Thirteen Reasons Why five stars. I felt like a part of the story, swept right in and completely absorbed, turning page after page. I loved the powerful descriptions of how the characters felt in critical moments. The book, beautifully written and straight from the heart, shows compassion in abundance, and it brought me to tears.
Co-protagonist, Clay Jensen, in fact, shows considerable empathy while listening to Hannah’s tapes. He wants to understand what happened to Hannah. He not only forces himself to listen to every excruciatingly painful word—he follows her instructions, putting himself in her place and allowing himself to feel what she felt.
Imagine living in a world where everyone sought to understand one another like that!
That would be beautiful indeed!
The 10th Anniversary Edition offers a revamped reading experience, with additional content that enhances the story's impact. The author's foreword provides valuable insights into the inspiration behind the book and the impact it has had on readers over the past decade. It serves as a reminder of the importance of discussing mental health and the consequences of our actions, making this edition a must-have for fans and new readers alike.
Thirteen Reasons Why presents a unique narrative structure, weaving together the perspectives of the protagonist, Clay Jensen, and the voice of Hannah Baker, the girl who tragically took her own life. The dual narration provides a mesmerizing contrast and keeps the reader engaged, as we unravel the reasons why Hannah decided to end her life.
What truly sets this book apart is its ability to tackle sensitive topics such as bullying, depression, and sexual assault with utmost honesty and empathy. Asher handles these themes with care, never trivializing the pain Hannah endured, but rather forcing us to confront the consequences of our actions and the power that our words hold.
The character development is exceptional, allowing us to witness the profound impact of Hannah's story on those who receive her tapes. Clay's journey, as he navigates the tapes and confronts his own guilt, is both heart-wrenching and relatable. Through his eyes, we experience the weight of regret and the importance of reaching out to those who might be silently struggling.
Thirteen Reasons Why is not an easy read. It's raw, intense, and emotionally draining, but it's also undeniably powerful. It serves as a reminder to be kinder to one another, to listen, and to understand the potential consequences of our actions. While some argue that the book's content is too dark for young readers, I believe that it offers an invaluable opportunity for open discussions about mental health and the importance of compassion.
In conclusion, the Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition is an absolute must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the complexities of teenage life and the impact our choices can have on others.
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Lo compre en su edicion en pasta blanda y llego en buen estado.
Verder een leuk boek
In realtà pensavo fosse una mezza idiozia, invece mi sono dovuto ricredere.
Dagli occhi di una ragazzina vittima di bullismo, fa riflettere sul senso della vita, sulla sua importanza e su come gesti che ai nostri occhi possono sembrare ingenui ed innocui, agli occhi di altri possano sembrare deleteri, imbarazzanti e irreparabili.
Il libro in se è molto scorrevole, va benissimo anche per chi in inglese è alle prime armi.
La storia è intrigata e accattivante.
E' adatto a tutti. Sia per un adolescente in modo che possa capire cosa sia il bullismo e le sue conseguenze, sia per un genitore in modo che rifletta che proteggere i figli contro qualsiasi accusa non è sempre la via più giusta
That a museum audio tour led to this format can be recognised as you read, it feels familiar and nostalgic. The format also dictates the pace of the book. It feels unstoppable when needed and it builds suspense when it was right too. It felt as though we were experiencing the tapes along with Clay in real time. The format also feels respectful of the subject matter. It's private, internal, special and just that little bit out of touch.
Hannah's words are realistically teenage but they're also insightful and mature. Clay's innocence and kindness sit perfectly next to his discomfort, embarrassment and inability to verbalise his experience. It's authentic in that respect.
Each reason to Hannah were linked by the snowball effect. It took her some time to put it together, to see the links and patterns but once she had they just kept on coming, burying her, freezing her. To those around her they were single incidents, meaningless occurrences that are part of life and growing up. They were secrets that no one knew she was a part of and they were events that those involved viewed very differently because they just didn't know each other well enough to see the other person's pain. There are a devastating number of close calls, near misses and wasted opportunities as there so often are in suicides. It's heartbreaking to hear Hannah's truth but it's necessary and powerful.
I cannot wait to start the Netflix series. It won't be as good as the book, obviously but I can't let go of Hannah just yet. I need a second chance.