Clay Jensen receives a box of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, a classmate who has died, and each side names someone who played a part in how she got there. Jay Asher alternates her recorded voice with Clay's long night of listening.
The dual structure means the reader hears Hannah's account and Clay's reaction at the same moment, which is where the book gets its pressure. Asher writes about rumour, casual cruelty, bystanding and the distance between what people intend and what lands. The subject matter is heavy, and younger readers often benefit from reading it alongside an adult; anyone affected by its themes is encouraged to speak with a counsellor or another qualified professional.
How the book reads:
• A dual narrative running recorded tapes against a listener's night
• Examination of rumour, reputation and small acts with large effects
• Young adult fiction dealing directly with difficult subject matter
• Frequently chosen for classroom and parent-guided discussion
Intended for older teenagers and adult readers, and for teachers and parents looking for a starting point for serious conversation, available from Boipoka.
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