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Young Adult Dark & Gritty Fast-Paced

Thirteen Reasons Why

Jay Asher

3.7 via Goodreads

Clay Jensen receives a box of cassette tapes from a classmate who has died by suicide, explaining the thirteen reasons why -- and he is one of them.

Mood Dark & Gritty
Pacing Fast-Paced
Complexity Light & Accessible

Who This Is For

Best for readers who want something unflinching — morally complex, heavy, and honest about the worst of things. The prose is accessible — you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. It moves quickly — once you're in, it's hard to stop. Not the right choice if you're after something comforting or redemptive.

Best Read When

Best read when you're in the mood for something dark and uncompromising — and want a read that's fast and propulsive.

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