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Clay Jenkins returns home to find a mysterious box on his porch, containing 13 cassette tapes recorded by his classmate and crush, Hannah Baker, who had committed suicide two weeks earlier. Each tape reveals one of the thirteen reasons that led Hannah to end her life—a list that shockingly includes Clay himself. Through the twin perspectives of Hannah and Clay, author Jay Asher presents a poignant examination of bullying, guilt, mental health, and the devastating impact of adolescent isolation, offering a stark look at the pressures that can drive a teen toward suicide.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Jay Asher
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