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Thirteen Reasons Why
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bookshelves: 2018, library, young-adult, tear-jerkers, revenge, coming-of-age
Jan 27, 2018
bookshelves: 2018, library, young-adult, tear-jerkers, revenge, coming-of-age
I have seen a lot of mixed reviews on this book. The subject matter - suicide - is controversial. The show they made of this book is controversial. Because of that, I am going to avoid too much commentary on the subject matter and just say that the content of this book is serious and does affect teenagers in different ways. I didn't have the easiest if teenage years, but I made it through okay, so it would be easy for me to say that this story is an overreaction. But, I would be a fool to not understand the we we all different and a cautionary tale like this one could result from the same events that another person might just brush off. It is important to keep that in mind.
As to the book itself, I give it bonus points for creativity of delivery. Learning what happened along with the narrator and hearing his emotions since he was directly affected is pretty powerful. I did find myself a bit on the edge of my seat ready to find out what happens next. Also, this book is a quick read. I think this is important to help make it feel like we are along with the narrator in real time.
Remember going in that the subject is suicide and if that bothers you, do not read this. However, if you are open to exploring the mind of someone going through this sort of pain, I think it could be a moving and enlightening experience.
As to the book itself, I give it bonus points for creativity of delivery. Learning what happened along with the narrator and hearing his emotions since he was directly affected is pretty powerful. I did find myself a bit on the edge of my seat ready to find out what happens next. Also, this book is a quick read. I think this is important to help make it feel like we are along with the narrator in real time.
Remember going in that the subject is suicide and if that bothers you, do not read this. However, if you are open to exploring the mind of someone going through this sort of pain, I think it could be a moving and enlightening experience.
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Reading Progress
September 22, 2017
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September 22, 2017
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January 24, 2018
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Started Reading
January 24, 2018
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2018
January 24, 2018
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library
January 24, 2018
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young-adult
January 27, 2018
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tear-jerkers
January 27, 2018
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revenge
January 27, 2018
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coming-of-age
January 27, 2018
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Finished Reading
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Jan 27, 2018 05:47PM
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Kandice wrote: "How many stars?"Oh, dang! Nice catch! It must not have taken my star rating - I will fix thay, but it was 4 stars.
I have worked with a high school English teacher who uses it to discuss tough topics, including suicide, sexual assault, bullying, consent...I come in (I work at sexual assault agency) to help with the discussion about sexual assault and consent.
Sarah wrote: "I have worked with a high school English teacher who uses it to discuss tough topics, including suicide, sexual assault, bullying, consent...I come in (I work at sexual assault agency) to help with..."Wow! Amazing work - I salute you! And, the fact that you gave it 5 stars and are involved in using it to educate gives credence to the content. That was one thing I kept wondering as I read it - would a expert on this subject matter feel that this content is presented in a truthful and constructive way?
Very nice and thoughtful review. Thank you.
Nice review, Matthew! I’ve seen a lot of mixed ones on this book too. I haven’t read it but I did enjoy the TV show, and think it’s pretty timely.
Nice Matthew. I hope to read this one day.
Joseph wrote: "Very nice and thoughtful review. Thank you."Thank you and you're welcome!😊
Brandice wrote: "Nice review, Matthew! I’ve seen a lot of mixed ones on this book too. I haven’t read it but I did enjoy the TV show, and think it’s pretty timely."Thanks, Brandice! The TV show is on my list to watch soon.
Melanie wrote: "Nice Matthew. I hope to read this one day."Thanks, Melanie!😊
Having read many negative reviews about it from not-teenagers, I thought that maybe I wouldn't read it after all. But your review, and knowing how not lightly you take what you read, has me thinking that maybe it worths giving it a try after all.Great review as always, Matthew. Thanks for sharing.
Irene wrote: "Having read many negative reviews about it from not-teenagers, I thought that maybe I wouldn't read it after all. But your review, and knowing how not lightly you take what you read, has me thinkin..."Thank you! If you do give it a go, I hope your experience is also worthwhile, and not negative.
Your review summed up my thoughts on it. Great.
Benedikt (Benesbookblast) wrote: "Your review summed up my thoughts on it. Great."Awesome - great minds think alike! 😀
I was unable to read this book but enjoyed Forget Me Not which is also about suicide.
~☆~Autumn♥♥ wrote: "I was unable to read this book but enjoyed Forget Me Not which is also about suicide."Sorry this one didn't work for you, Autumn. But, it is understandable!
Thanks for the rec on Forget Me Not.
