Alight so I started a new book...don't be to surprised, believe it or not I do read. Well anyway I, as usual, had no idea what to read so I did a quick search to see what some other people have liked. Immediately, I fell in love with the idea of this book. As goodreads says,
"Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, his classmate and crush who committed suicide two weeks earlier.
On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list.
Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers."
I always love these types of books, the type where you can't put it down and you actually WANT to read. I know this is going to sound really creepy, but I really like books that have to do with death. Now before you judge me, let me explain. I really like to hear about the author or the main character's view point on death. There are always those who are Debby Downers and dwell on death and then there are people who see the glass as half-full. The optimistic opinions are the ones that I really like to focus on. They all have different ways to focus on the positives, some believe that when one door closes, two more open and others take it in even more unique ways.
The cover of the book too. Being a girl the first thing I noticed is how pretty her outfit is. I mean I kinda fell in love with her boots. On second thought, the look a bit like high heels and some socks, in which case my love for her outfit go from an love to a moderately like. But anyway the cover gives off a bit of an eerie feel to it. She's looking straight ahead into the distance, face wiped from emotion. The swing set too, there's always been something about a play set that's eerie.

I am glad to see that you are enjoying this book! I personally do not read too many books that deal with death because it is a part of life that I have come to my own terms with, but you made this book sound interesting. I agree that authors who believe in the glass half full can give us different perspectives that offer a lighter feeling than the Debby Downers. I look forward to reading more about it!
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