Reader's Response: Thirteen Reasons Why.

This is one of the saddest books I've ever read. It's the journey of Clay as he listens to the thirteen reasons why his crush Hannah killed herself. Let me explain, Clay isn't supernatural in the least. No, rather, Hannah recorded seven cassette tapes explaining the biggest reasons for her suicide. Along with the tapes he received a map with thirteen points starred. As he listens he goes from location to location trying to find out how he played a role in her death. At first I thought what Hannah had done was torturous, a terrible thing to have done. But as I continued to read her story I understood why she did it. To Hannah it was a final goodbye. And a final explanation, which could be a gift from heaven or a curse from down under. Depending on your role. The author did such a good job writing how some people actually act. I easily connected to some of the characters.

This book touched close to home for me. Not because any of my friends have killed themselves, but because those who've seriously wanted to turned to me and told me their reasons. I remember waking up one morning to a phone call from my buddy Chris, he was calling to say goodbye. I ran several miles to his house and stopped him but I can't help but think about if I hadn't been quick enough.

All in all, amazing read, definitely a downer though, ladies get ice cream, preferably chocolate with those little brownie bites, gentlemen you have something in your eye.