“I really liked this book. Yes Hannah was weak... but I guess that's the point isn't it? Not everyone has the same kind of inner strength... and what is a tragedy & the final straw for one person is a learning curve for another, and a chance to change. Kinda deep huh? But look at all this discussion... that's what a good book does don't you think - gets people talking. Well done Jay Asher! I agree with Allyson, it's a powerful read... ”
“I loved this book. are there any others like it?”
“I'm not sure if I understand the end. Did he see Skye as following a similar path of depression and distancing herself from people that he previously missed in Hannah? Is the reason Clay chased her down the hall to stop the cycle from repeating in someone else's life? Or did I miss something very important to the end of the story?”
“**SPOILER**I agree with Karla. I loved this book because of its format, and because of the suspense and mystery. I absolutely hated Hannah though. She was so weak. Sure, there were hard patches in her story, and maybe they added up, and made life unbearable for HER, but I feel that an emotionally strong person could have pulled through. In the courteney part, those are the things you get upset about then, ultimately, you just have to let go. Maybe some people don't know how to let things go, and I guess she was one of them...Later on in the book, I didn't just get annoyed with Hannah's passive attitude to how she let people push her around, and NEVER tried to take control of her 'snowball' effected life, I got angry. She thinks her life is horrible? What about that girl she allowed to get raped? One of the reasons she killed herself was because she allowed that to happen? IF YOU'RE GONNA KILL YOURSELF OVER SOMETHING YOU LET HAPPEN, DON'T LET IT HAPPEN! She RUINED that girls life. All because she was to weak to open the damn closet door and make her presence known. Then, she sends these damned tapes to the girl, telling her that she is one of the reasons she, hannah, killed herself. Well, guess what Hannah, you just gave that girl two reasons to kill herself, one you gave her these tapes blaming her, then you didn't stop her from getting raped. Kudos to you, Hannah, you just might be sending more people to a suicidal death. Way. To. Go.She allowed all of these things to, firstly, happen, and secondly, to push her over the edge. When people kill themselves in real life, its because they had abusive parents, did drugs, were alcoholics, actually got raped (Didn't allow a rape to take place!) those just name a few REAL problems that could push someone to those drastic measures, and even then, you hear of people who had those problems that didn't kill themselves, if they can pull through those things, Hannah can deal with being on a list that says she has a great butt. She had no family problems, she didn't do drugs or drink or anything, ok so she had no friends, you can't expect everyone to pamper you, if you want friends, go out there and make a few. I've had friends that have turned on me, like the olly-olly-oxen free people did to hannah, but I got over it, and made new friends. I didn't kill myself! Plenty of people were willing to be her friend, like Clay, who knows how many other people like him were out there? If you don't want people like bryce to take advantage of you, don't let them. I know people are gonna say its easier said than done, but really it isn't. Just don't go in the hot tub, or hey, try walking away when he comes on to you! If he grabs your arm to restrain you, or if he grabs your ass, hit him! Not once did she stand up for herself. In Rosies, when she KNEW that he was gonna feel her up, she shoulda just slapped him, or screamed. If you stare at the people around you, like she did in the diner, they aren't gonna know that you need help. People aren't mind readers! Go help yourself, stand up for yourself, do something Hannah! ”
“I'm in the middle of reading it right now. Is it very interesting?...Yes,but it seems like she is so weak. She lets every LITTLE thing get the best of her.Seriously.Some things I understand would make a person mad like,the peeping tom or Courteney. But the things before that are just stupid. I dont know maybe i'll understand later on in the book? But,im not gonna stop reading(:Btw,the map in the inside cover is very cool..and sort of creepy.haha”
“I could not put this book down. I read it in a couple of days, and it was absolutely amazing. It has a great and touching message. It made me really appreciate how everything we do, no matter how small, can affect someone else in a big way. I did a book review of this book for school, and after my presentation, about five people came up to me asking if they could borrow the book. So now my copy is being passed around and everyone finishes it after a couple of days.”
“I think the author might be glad to see how this book has touched so many people, and perhaps inspired them to think about their words and actions, and how they affect other people. In addition to the comments and reviews on "Thirteen Reasons Why" I also found direct proof myself.I read a library copy of this book and on the back of the last page, the one that lists the author's "13 Inspirations" there was a yellow Post-It note stuck to it. The note read: "This book, it helped me realize that people need help, even when they don't want it. I couldn't put it down, I needed to know. Now, I will look for those people, now, I will reach out further than before. Books affect me, do they affect you?" It was signed with a small heart and three initials. I thought the note was very touching and left it in the book. ”
“i started this book about 2 wks ago, and i got about 5 people to read it, but anyways. i found this book verry powerfull, her story, and what clay had to say. hannah had to say alot and the tapes were a good way, but the wholle fact that she thought this out so much is just sad, people dont need to do stuff like this, her story was amazing, it has you reading for hours, it seems like alot but everythings just so connected you dont want to put the boook down. this is a must read book, it is truely amazeign.im glad i read it all”
“As a adult, I thought this book was amazing and a must read for every teen. I actually donated it to my children's school library and was told that it was very popular. I agree with some of the other reviewers when they say it really shows how everything you say or do, no matter how small can have an unknown impact on others.”
“I just put the book on hold at my library and wanted to know if it was actually as good as it sounds?”
