Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
When high school student Clay Jensen receives a mysterious box of cassette tapes from his classmate Hannah, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind her suicide.
Summary
Thirteen Reasons Why is a 2007 young adult novel written by Jay Asher. The story follows high school student Clay Jensen and his classmate Hannah Baker, a girl who has recently committed suicide. Clay receives a box of cassette tapes from Hannah, which contain recordings of her explaining the thirteen reasons why she chose to end her life. Clay listens to the tapes and follows the instructions Hannah left for him, which leads him to uncover the truth behind her suicide.
Interpretation
Thirteen Reasons Why is a powerful story about the consequences of bullying, the power of words, and the importance of speaking up. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of not listening to those around us and not taking the time to understand the struggles of others.
Who is this book for?
Thirteen Reasons Why is a young adult novel, intended for readers aged 13 and up.
Keywords
Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery, Suicide, Bullying