I absolutely loved this book. It's my favorite book of all time. This book is gorgeously written, haunting and just all over great. It deals with topics such as rape, murder, drugs, alcohol, depression and, of course, suicide. Though I know some parents will be a bit protective with letting their kids read this because of the topics but the book is amazing and letting your kid read this will only broaden their horizon and teach them about valuable life lessons. Man that sounded cheesy.

I love this book. It's tearjerking and heartfelt, and I couldn't stop reading. I think all teens today should read it, but only if they're mature enough to handle the concept. Suicide is a scary subject, but one that should be talked about.

This book was really good. There are some things in this book that I would not reccomend for younger teens. But otherwise it was good. It kept you thinking and you were drawn in by the tapes.

Thirteen Reasons Why is wracked with emotion, and can be hard to read the first time, purely because it has the power to devastate the reader. But do not be taken in by this- though the message is good, characters developed, and plot well-timed and executed, I find that I like it less and less each time I read it. After reading, you are supposed to feel sympathy for and be understanding to people with suicidal thoughts. I know people who have attempted suicide, and I feel for them and understand their struggles, but I just could not stand Hannah. Humans need love and attention, so I understand why Hannah put herself in the position to be hurt again and again, but she went looking in all the wrong places. It's an accurate portrayal- often teens don't go to parents or counselors for help - but infuriating (perhaps this is Asher's intention). Hannah's suicide wasn't drawn to be inevitable, which made it all the more tragic tragic, but it was romanticized. Hannah seemed almost a hero for sticking through these trials leading up to her suicide, and Clay loves her through it all. Suicide in and of itself doesn't seem a crazy or dark option- merely one that cannot be taken back. There is a more graphic scene near the end, when Hannah allows a boy she doesn't like to fondle her. Teens drink and party often.

I think this book is one all teenagers should read to deal with angst and suicide awareness but it involves some very adult subjects that a teen has to handle maturely.

Love the book. It left me scarred with the fact that someone could face so much in just about 17 years of her life It made me cry. But like Ruby29290 said it's better to know earlier then later on in life so you could be prepared. This is one of my fav books though!

this book is a great book. im 13 and despite the cussing and bad role models its a great book. and im not using the excuse of "everyone does it" but it is true 1 out of 5 kids in each school ends up killing his or her self. and i think everyone should stop judging people who have thought about it, and actrallly help those who feel the need to.

I bought this book a while ago and read it in just two days. One of the nights I stayed up til 1 in the morning reading it. Very hard book to put down. Now, I was 13 when I read this [14 now, just turned 14 couple months ago]. All the things in it like swearing or sexual stuff and all that, isnt quite that bad. I mean, some parents might be concerned about it, but its pretty basic stuff. some more detailed than others though. Thirteen Reasons Why really gets you thinking. Plus, Jay Ahser makes it an easy read. [italics for Hannah's narrating and regular for Clay's]. In fact, I might just read the book again, I really love it. I would definately recommend this book to anyone. Maybe not 12 and under but if your 13 or up you should check it out. Very strong message and very well written. Simply..amazing<3

Amazing