It came in earlier this week and I made my trek (less frequent now, sad face) to my local library to pick it up. I immediately sat down to read it as I was more than intrigued by the book flap. I am an incessant bookflap reader. I want to know what the book is about. Yes, usually I can then figure out what happens, who it happens to, and how it gets resolved...but it's the journey that's fun, people!
I was reluctant to go to sleep that first night and even more so to leave it for work yesterday. The book is captivating. It has drawn me in and has yet to release me. I need to know more. I can't figure it out. Granted, the subject of the story is outted as having committed suicide (no, I'm not giving anything away...read the book flap!) at the very onset of the book and she has created 13 tapes for the 13 reasons why. Get it?
I love finding great books that make me hesitate to put them down on my bedside table as I close my eyes to sleep...only to open them a moment later, switch on my light and crack open the book. The familiar rustle of pages flipping is soothing and exciting all at once.
I've made it through 2 tapes and the narrator (one of the 13 reasons why) isn't mentioned yet. Half the time is spent with him trying to determine what he could have done to be a reason for her suicide. It's eating him up inside.
I cannot wait to get home tonight and read more!
In fact, I've wanted nothing more than to read to where my Modern Family disc from Netflix has sat unwatched for two days. I also love when books beat television and it's been awhile since that was the case.
However, I will say, if you cannot manage stories concerning suicide or situations that contribute to this type of scenario, this book is not for you. The girl is arresting, her disembodied voice flowing straight from the tapes into my head. The narrator is a sweet boy, confused and worried as to how he played a part in her death.
Do not Wikipedia this book...it lists all the reasons. I thankfully only glanced and saw the one I already knew. Phrew. Now, to make it through another workday to get back to my book!
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