As I have mentioned in a previous post, I absolutely love reading in summer. Grabbing a book and sitting outside in the sun is my idea of perfect relaxation. I took a few books away with me on holiday a couple weeks ago, but Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher was one of my favourites. I can't remember exactly where the recommendation for this book came from although I think it may have been another blogger or youtuber, possible Carrie Fletcher. Despite not having heard of Jay Asher before, after reading why the book was about, I knew I wanted to read it.
The Sypnosis is below:
Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and crush - who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why. Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hannah's pain, and learns the truth about himself-a truth he never wanted to face.
(AMAZON)
Pretty gripping right? Once I had knew the basis of the story I bought the book straight away, waiting till holiday to finally delve in. The book is just short of 300 pages so it took me just over a day to read. I wouldn't say I was obsessed with this book like I have been with others in the past, but I did enjoy reading it, cosidering it was something a little more unusual for me. The language wasn't challenging and the way it was written really allowed me to empathise with both Clay and Hannah.
If you are looking for a book that is going to make you think, I would recommend this for sure. It encourages you to look at the bigger picture reaslising how your actions no matter how small affect the bigger picture, and most impotantly other people. It has most defintely changed my outlook and thoughts.
What book would you recommend for me to read next?
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What book would you recommend for me to read next?
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