Wow! This book had me from the opening sentence! I had to know what was in that box! What had Clay so upset? Inside the box we seven cassette tapes. Each tape was narrated by Hannah Baker, a potential love interest of Clay's that had recently committed suicide. The purpose of those tapes? To let all involved know how their actions affected her decision to end her own life. Whether intentionally cruel, indifferent or simply full of high-school stupidity, our actions can have more of an impact than we realize.
While listening to the tapes, Clay learns he is not to blame for Hannah's decision. They liked each other. He tried to reach out and help her. He only feels he should have tried harder. Are these tapes beneficial? Does Hannah's story change anything or anyone. Yes. Clay reaches out to another struggling soul, Skye-a girl he's known since middle school. Skye has changed since then. She's become withdrawn and a loner. Clay reaches out and I have a feeling he won't take no for an answer this time.
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