Wow. That's all I can say about this book. Wow. As you can see, I also finished the book Blue Bloods today and so I started reading this one. And once I picked it up I literally could not put it down. I had to read for a straight four hours to get through it and there was no other way I could have done it. It is such a harsh story but it really draws you in. Being able to see into the mind of someone willing to go to the extreme of killing themselves is a scary insight. But as you read, you can actually start to see why she might be motivated to do something so dramatic. It is also heart-breaking to be there with Clay to witness his part in Hannah's death. Knowing that you had a part, whether you were aware of it or not, in someone's death has got to be crushing. I really felt for Hannah as well as Clay while I was reading. Also, this isn't just a light-hearted story, it really has depth and perspective to it, which makes for an amazing book. Th1rteen R3asons Why really touched me and I don't think I'll ever be able to forget this book. I would recommend it without a doubt. It has a powerful message and it really sheds some light on a hard topic.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Th1rteen R3asons Why by Jay Asher
Wow. That's all I can say about this book. Wow. As you can see, I also finished the book Blue Bloods today and so I started reading this one. And once I picked it up I literally could not put it down. I had to read for a straight four hours to get through it and there was no other way I could have done it. It is such a harsh story but it really draws you in. Being able to see into the mind of someone willing to go to the extreme of killing themselves is a scary insight. But as you read, you can actually start to see why she might be motivated to do something so dramatic. It is also heart-breaking to be there with Clay to witness his part in Hannah's death. Knowing that you had a part, whether you were aware of it or not, in someone's death has got to be crushing. I really felt for Hannah as well as Clay while I was reading. Also, this isn't just a light-hearted story, it really has depth and perspective to it, which makes for an amazing book. Th1rteen R3asons Why really touched me and I don't think I'll ever be able to forget this book. I would recommend it without a doubt. It has a powerful message and it really sheds some light on a hard topic.
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isn't this an awesome book!! i felt wow as well! if you like this book i suggest you read ninteen minutes by jodi picoult, (if you haven't already) another book with a powerful message.
ReplyDeleteI think I have that on my list of books to read. I've heard good things about it!
ReplyDeleteloved this book. i thought it was beautifully written
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing book!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book, too!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and will definitely be adding you to my blogroll! :-)
ReplyDeleteThirteen Reasons Why was one of my favorite books from last year. It definitely stays with you long after you've read it.
I really liked 13 RW. I thought Clay was such a great narrator. I was really worried to find out what he'd done to Hannah, because I didn't want to dislike him!
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