13 Reason Why

This book is absolutely great! This book is about a teenage girl named Hannah Baker who commits suicide and records the reasons why she ended her life on audiotapes. The reasons are actually people who did something to her that messed her up emotionally and mentally. Before she killed herself she mailed the tapes to the first person on her list. After listening to their story (or listening to all the stories) they're told to send the tapes to the person after their story. This story has been questioned by parents. They don't think that a book about suicide is the appropriate type of book for their kids but they are completely wrong. Teenagers who have read this book and were having suicidal thoughts have actually gotten help after reading this. They said it made them realize that they need to get help with their depressions. The author has gotten many letters from kids all of the country thanking him for making such a book that taught them a lesson rather than giving them ideas. This book has opened their eyes to see that no matter what they are going through or how hard life is suicide is NEVER an option. This book isn't only for teens who have depression or suicidal thought but for any teen willing to read a good book!
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overall book rating: 5 stars*****

• RATINGS FOR THE

1. series excellence: 5 stars*****
2. writing: 5 stars*****
3. characters: 5 stars*****
4. story: 5 stars*****
5. realism: 5 stars*****

• IT IS

1. edgy: 5 stars*****
   
2. emotional: 5 stars*****
3. unforgettable: 5 stars*****
   
4. challenging: 5 stars*****
   
5. thrilling: 5 stars*****
   

• GOOD FOR
  

1. just for fun: 4 stars****
2. discussion: 5 stars*****
   
3. rereading: 5 stars*****
   
4. finding yourself: 5 stars*****
   
5. sharing with friends: 5 stars*****