Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay Asher
What happens when Clay Jensen discovers a series of tapes on his doorstep with no return address, just his name? What is on the tapes? Will these tapes change his life forever? Read Thirteen Reasons Why to find out!
Book Reviews
A New York Times Bestseller
"A myster, eulogy, and ceremony." -Sherman Alexie, author of A Part-Time Indian
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Main Characters as Actors and Actresses
Sasha Pieterse as Hannah Baker
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Dylan O'Brien as Tony
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Alexander Ludwig as Clay Jensen
Clay is the main character who had a small fling with with Hannah, that's all. Now, he's recovering secrets about her suicide. Secrets that will change his life forever.
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1. "A shiver crawls up my back." page 95. This is personification because shivering isn't an alive thing, so it cannot physically crawl up ones' back.
2. "But if I was right, their eyes would glaze over like they were a million miles away." page 237. This is a simile becuase the author says that the eyes would glaze over like they were a million miles away.
The Final Reflection
1. What was the best part of this novel? Focus on a particular chapter, scene, or interaction between characters.
"I really enjoyed how the author wrote the novel. He put a message in it, but at the same time, it was subtle. He wrote it so that every page was a small mystery, but key answers were revealed throughout the book."
2. Also, in your opinion, why did the author choose to write this particular book? What was the big lesson to be learned?
"The author wrote the book because a good friend of his attempted to commit suicide a few years before the book was written, and he wanted people to be aware of suicide. It has helped to write a book, but it only really earns the attention of the people who read it."
About The Author
Jay Asher was born in Arcadia, California on September 30, 1975. In high school, he played the guitar. He went to Cuesta College, where he wrote his first two children's books. After writing the books, he decided that he wanted to become an elementary school teacher. He then transferred to another college for his senior year. To this date, he only has one published book.