Description
“Thirteen Reasons Why” is a young adult novel written by Jay Asher. Published in 2007, the book deals with complex and sensitive themes, including suicide, bullying, and the impact of one’s actions on others. Here’s a brief description of the novel:
The story revolves around the life and experiences of a high school student named Hannah Baker. After her tragic suicide, a series of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah before her death begin to circulate among her classmates. These tapes, which she calls the “Thirteen Reasons Why,” contain her reasons for ending her life. Each tape addresses a specific person or event that she believes played a role in her decision to take her own life.
The novel’s narrative is primarily driven by the perspective of Clay Jensen, a classmate and acquaintance of Hannah. As Clay listens to the tapes, he becomes a central character in the story. The reader follows Clay as he unravels the events leading up to Hannah’s suicide and grapples with his own emotions, guilt, and regrets.
“Thirteen Reasons Why” is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of our actions and the importance of empathy and kindness in our interactions with others. It sheds light on the often hidden struggles of teenagers and raises awareness about the impact of bullying and social pressures on mental health. The novel has generated both praise and controversy for its frank and candid portrayal of these issues.
In addition to the book, “Thirteen Reasons Why” was adapted into a popular Netflix series in 2017, further increasing its visibility and sparking conversations about mental health, suicide prevention, and the responsibilities of friends, family, and society in supporting individuals facing emotional challenges. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of being mindful of our interactions with others and the potential ripple effects of our words and actions.
Manoj Rajput (Verified Purchase)
I am obsessed with this book. I have seen its web series on Netflix but book is pretty good. It is awesome..Loved the writer.. story , Consept, everything is soo good.
Rajiv Kurapati (Verified Purchase)
Must have book in your collection, it ties the suspense till the end. Great work by Jay Asher . If you buy it you will never feel that you wasted your money because every single thing about this book is amazing . Read it and you will feel that the story is running around you.
Pankaj Das (Verified Purchase)
This was more than everything I was expecting it to be. I read it one sitting. I just couldn’t wait to know what’d be next. ‘It killed a part of me’ was never truer.
Praveen Poojary (Verified Purchase)
The narration is absolutely unique, it’s like you’re listening to Hannah Baker after she died! I would suggest every youngsters should read this as this would help eradicate bullying to some extent!
Sam Kurian Cheruvelikkal (Verified Purchase)
Everyone must read it. Even though it is a story, It clearly lays out the consequences of our actions and inactions on other people. It is a reminder to us all about our social responsibilities, about helping others in need.