Young adult
Thirteen Reasons Why
Clay receives a box of cassette tapes from Hannah Baker, a classmate who has died by suicide. Each tape explains how one person contributed to her decision, and he must listen to find out where he fits.
- First published
- 2007
- Pace
- fast
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a quick, emotional story about how small actions affect others, and are comfortable with the subject.
Skip this if you are sensitive to suicide, assault or are in a fragile place; it is intense and at times controversial.
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