“You don’t know what goes on in anyone’s life but your own. And when you mess with one part of a person’s life, you’re not just messing with that part. Unfortunately, you can’t be that precise and selective. When you mess with one part of a person’s life, you’re messing with their entire life.”
This book was recommended to me and I am so glad as it is not something I would have chosen of my own accord, because
- I would usually avoid picking up books based abroad.
- I am more drawn to female writers than male.
- The Young Adult genre wouldn’t be one I normally dip into.
However!
As soon as I turned the cover I got the same compulsion as Clay, needing to know what was on the cassette tapes that Hannah Baker had recorded and sent out before committing suicide. The way in which the author has written this with Hannah’s spoken voice from the tapes explaining why she has taken her own life followed by Clay’s thoughts and replies intertwined makes this a heart wrenching read as the two reactions/comparisons are there instantly.
It’s a book that will stay with me a long time as it has made me consider (even more than usual) the consequences of what we do or do not say to people. It has also taught me that I have ‘book biases’ and didn’t really realise it. If I had stuck in my comfort zone I would have missed an excellent read. Long may my daring continue!
Are you biased towards or against anything book or author related? I’d love to know I’m not alone!
Much love xxxx
The Snug 