Comments on: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:59:09 +0000

I’ve been kind of wishy washy in my feelings towards this one. I don’t want to read it because of the subject matter but I do want to read it because I’ve heard it’s an amazing story. My teen years are ones that I’d gladly like to put behind me, which is why I think I stay away from YA fiction for the most part. I did feel really cool when my sister’s friend was reading this one and I was able to tell her how awesome I heard it was and give her some more recommendations (they’re 17).

By: Jennie Nash

Jennie Nash — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:23:04 +0000

Wow — I haven’t heard ot this book. It sounds fantastic. Maybe I can get my teens to read it with me in August. Thanks for the post.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:20:37 +0000

Oh i gotta read this one! Putting it at the top of my list!
Natalie :0)

By: Sheila DeChantal

Sheila DeChantal — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:29:45 +0000

I had never heard of this book but enjoyed your review of it Natasha. As I read this I was reminded of We Need To Talk About Kevin by Linel Shriver and also Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult, mainly because of the topic of how words and actions can hurt deeper than we know.
I think this would be an interesting book to read.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:51:46 +0000

It certainly was a thought-provoking book and each reader will have a different take on Hannah and different sympathies. I listened to and read this book at the same time. It was powerful to hear the tapes just as Clay would have.

This novel prompted a long and fruitful discussion at our book club meeting.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:09:24 +0000

I’ve heard such good things about this book! Interesting review, especially your comment about how the relationship was set up. I’ll be looking out for that when I read it.

By: Tif

Tif — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:34:26 +0000

This is always a hard topic to read, but one that we cannot ignore. I appreciate your thoughts on this one! And, mixed media is so intriguing to me!! I think it could really reach a greater audience by hitting those that may not be able to simply sit down and focus on reading.

Oh, and by the way, I’m passing an award on to you! Check it out: http://tiftalksbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/kreative-blogger-award.html

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:55:46 +0000

I haven’t read it yet, but it sounds to me like Hannah’s thought process is very much like most of the girls of that age that I know. I’ve got a 14-year-old and their thinking at this age often makes no sense.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:28:26 +0000

I’ve read a number of reviews on this book, and with kids on the brink of teendom, it scares the living hell out of me. I need to probably read it though. Required reading for mothers, I guess.

By: Amy (Park-Avenue Princess)

Amy (Park-Avenue Princess) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:50:54 +0000

Ok…Two things ~ One is I nominated you for a little blogger award on my blog. http://aparkavenueprincess.blogspot.com/2009/07/splattered-beauty-by-brandon-ford.html

And second, I LOVED this book and I think your suggestion is AMAZING!

xoxo Amy (Park-Avenue Princess)