Th1rteen R3asons Why is an emotional and tragic book. It portrays Clay, a sophomore in high school, who receives a box of tapes with a shocking story. When Hanna Baker’s voice pierces his heart through the tapes, he realizes that there are many reasons behind her passing, and he may be one of them. The novel doesn’t offer easy answers, which is what makes it so impactful. It is a difficult story because it brings awareness to how you should treat people. You never know what they’re going through, which is easy to forget. This book was heartbreaking, but very engaging as you follow Clay while he listens to the thirteen tapes of a girl who used to go to his school.

 

Publisher's Description:

When high school student Clay Jenkins receives a box in the mail containing thirteen cassette tapes recorded by his classmate Hannah, who committed suicide, he spends a bewildering and heartbreaking night crisscrossing their town, listening to Hannah's voice recounting the events leading up to her death.