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amy_1408's review against another edition
4.0
This book shook me more than I thought it would. All of the different aspects included in this that led to the main character's suicide are so relatable, yet you never realise the extent to which these can make someone feel so negative about themselves and that they are not worth living.
The way this story was told was very clever, in that each tape had it's own section of the story and how more and more people became involved in this traumatic event.
The way that one person's actions, which they believe were so minor, can have a huge impact on how someone feels and acts.
I do believe that the author really did captivate the extent to why each individual event was so traumatic for the main character. Some of the stories were hard to read as I find it difficult to read about abuse and things related to that, however these stories do need to be told to make people aware that their actions can cause devastating effects.
I never watched the Netflix series of this, but from what I was told, I feel like they overdramatised this story too much, making some of the scenes too hard to watch just for entertainment purposes.
The book is definitely the way to go for this story!
The way this story was told was very clever, in that each tape had it's own section of the story and how more and more people became involved in this traumatic event.
The way that one person's actions, which they believe were so minor, can have a huge impact on how someone feels and acts.
I do believe that the author really did captivate the extent to why each individual event was so traumatic for the main character. Some of the stories were hard to read as I find it difficult to read about abuse and things related to that, however these stories do need to be told to make people aware that their actions can cause devastating effects.
I never watched the Netflix series of this, but from what I was told, I feel like they overdramatised this story too much, making some of the scenes too hard to watch just for entertainment purposes.
The book is definitely the way to go for this story!
esthersweet08's review against another edition
2.0
La narración bastante mala, los personajes muy planos y las 13 razones un poco pobres, no me han acabado de convencer
lefttoread's review against another edition
4.0
Finished in a day, it would have been done in one sitting if I didn't have to attended to my everyday bodily needs.
This is such a touching subject and I think people who have problems with this book are wrong, these things need to be spoken about and everything that happened, even the childish things like the list that was created can and will affect people. Everybody needs to know that their actions have consequences and this novel showed how all these little things added up to make somebody's life miserable.
Well done to Jay Asher, this book was written fantastically!
This is such a touching subject and I think people who have problems with this book are wrong, these things need to be spoken about and everything that happened, even the childish things like the list that was created can and will affect people. Everybody needs to know that their actions have consequences and this novel showed how all these little things added up to make somebody's life miserable.
Well done to Jay Asher, this book was written fantastically!
kimham_bookstagram's review against another edition
4.5
The second novel I read for Banned Books Week was Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, and I'm rating it 4.5 stars. The story was moving, enlightening and absolutely heartbreaking.
This book is about Hannah, a girl who recently killed herself, and the set of cassette tapes on which she explains the thirteen reasons that led her to suicide.
The format of the book is quite clever and impactful. Told from the POV of Hannah and her classmate Clay, I loved the creative blending of their stories. You can feel the pain, regret, guilt and helplessness on both sides.
I found this extremely compelling and unputdownable. I related to Hannah so much and completely understood her feelings.
Instead of banning this book, it should be used as a cautionary tale. It greatly explains behavior patterns to look for in suicidal people, and is the perfect reminder that our actions, whether big or small, have consequences.
The audiobook was an excellent complement as I read along in the book. The narrators were so on point and very powerful!
If you have trigger warnings about suicide, you'll want to skip this one.
This book is about Hannah, a girl who recently killed herself, and the set of cassette tapes on which she explains the thirteen reasons that led her to suicide.
The format of the book is quite clever and impactful. Told from the POV of Hannah and her classmate Clay, I loved the creative blending of their stories. You can feel the pain, regret, guilt and helplessness on both sides.
I found this extremely compelling and unputdownable. I related to Hannah so much and completely understood her feelings.
Instead of banning this book, it should be used as a cautionary tale. It greatly explains behavior patterns to look for in suicidal people, and is the perfect reminder that our actions, whether big or small, have consequences.
The audiobook was an excellent complement as I read along in the book. The narrators were so on point and very powerful!
If you have trigger warnings about suicide, you'll want to skip this one.
spindere11a's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Grief
nicsshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Not for unstable people because it triggers such people to have courage and commit suicide. Certainly not a self-help book. I personally think this book is for the "bullies." It makes one realizes all the bad things he/she's done, from the smallest to the illegal ones.
The idea, however, is original. The plot is also remarkable.
The idea, however, is original. The plot is also remarkable.
jessicathedestroyer's review against another edition
1.0
This was just horrible. I would do negative stars if I could.
mysteriesofmar's review against another edition
1.0
there are good, inoffensive ways of going about addressing the increased amounts of mental health issues and suicides amongst teens. this is not one of them.
i'm writing this review many years after reading this book, but i remember going into this knowing that i wasn't going to enjoy it. while that sounds really stupid of me, i still read it in the hopes that it was going to surprise me and have a story or a takeaway that hit home or really shined a light on some pressing issues today that lead to teen depression. let me tell you: i did not get that.
i feel bad saying all this, i do, especially since it's a story that i'm sure some people can relate to. but there is no reaction to the tapes or the girl's suicide that really round out the story and make it a lesson. i wanted there to be some sort of solidarity between the people she left behind, a movement that she creates through the tapes to prevent further suicides, a higher reason for her suicide besides just making people feel bad for the way they treated her. this book had potential to be so much more, but fell short, and it's utterly disappointing.
don't @ me about the tv series, which i will not touch, not even with a 500-meter long stick.
i'm writing this review many years after reading this book, but i remember going into this knowing that i wasn't going to enjoy it. while that sounds really stupid of me, i still read it in the hopes that it was going to surprise me and have a story or a takeaway that hit home or really shined a light on some pressing issues today that lead to teen depression. let me tell you: i did not get that.
i feel bad saying all this, i do, especially since it's a story that i'm sure some people can relate to. but there is no reaction to the tapes or the girl's suicide that really round out the story and make it a lesson. i wanted there to be some sort of solidarity between the people she left behind, a movement that she creates through the tapes to prevent further suicides, a higher reason for her suicide besides just making people feel bad for the way they treated her. this book had potential to be so much more, but fell short, and it's utterly disappointing.
don't @ me about the tv series, which i will not touch, not even with a 500-meter long stick.
nalienkids's review against another edition
4.0
Arvosteluja vilkaistessani huomasin monta negatiivista kommenttia, kuinka Hannahin syyt ratkaisuunsa eivät olleet tarpeeksi "hyvät" tai "vakavat" ja kuinka monet muut käyvät samoja asioita läpi ja blablabla. Vaikka kyse on fiktiivisestä teoksesta en ymmärrä, kuinka joku voi päättää onko jonkun toisen kokema tarpeeksi vakavaa.
Samoin kommentteja oli siitä, kuinka kirja ei yhtään valista masennuksesta tai mielenterveydestä. No ei niin. Ei valista ei. Sen sijaan valistaa siitä, että pieni asia jonka teet toiselle voi oikeasti olla iso asia. Kun tarpeeksi monta pientä asiaa nitoutuu yhteen, eikä helpotusta tule missään muodossa, se on melko rankkaa. Se, että sinä koet tekosi pienenä ja harmittavana pilana tai jäynänä ei välttämättä ole yhtä merkityksetöntä toiselle ihmiselle. Ja se on mielestäni aika tärkeä viesti se.
Samoin kommentteja oli siitä, kuinka kirja ei yhtään valista masennuksesta tai mielenterveydestä. No ei niin. Ei valista ei. Sen sijaan valistaa siitä, että pieni asia jonka teet toiselle voi oikeasti olla iso asia. Kun tarpeeksi monta pientä asiaa nitoutuu yhteen, eikä helpotusta tule missään muodossa, se on melko rankkaa. Se, että sinä koet tekosi pienenä ja harmittavana pilana tai jäynänä ei välttämättä ole yhtä merkityksetöntä toiselle ihmiselle. Ja se on mielestäni aika tärkeä viesti se.