I bought this book years and years ago, and had never gotten around to reading it. My younger brother read it shortly after I brought it home, and had been telling me to read it every time the subject of books came up. He felt that it was something I needed to read, and now I've finally given in. 
 My brother suggested that I listen to this story in the form of an audiobook, and I must say it was a great choice. 
 This book follows Clay and the day and night he spends listening over the tapes that Hannah had made and sent to a list of people. Clay listens through the tapes, visiting the locations mentioned by the voice on the tapes. Hannah tells stories of her life and the rumours people told about her, while Clay listens and learns more about his crush than he had when she was alive. He waits to find out how he was linked to her choice to end her life. 
 Clay goes through so many emotions during the span of the book, and it is difficult not to feel these along with him. Listening to the audiobook, as I did, really enhanced the experience. I found myself crying and cringing more than I usually would. 
 Parts of this story pained me, and I found it difficult to listen to. It is very easy to relate to, though I wish fewer people could say that for themselves. It pulled any heartstring I had and made me think about death more than I wanted to. 
 Thirteen Reasons Why was a very strong example of young adult, and would be one that I would recommend to those looking to read within that genre. Prepare for tears, and edge-of-your-seat reading with this page turner. 
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