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Thoughts?

I did not enjoy this one. I finished it in a day so I suppose it had that going for it. I loved the premise but it just didn't deliver.

My review: beware spoilers

Lauren (Shakespeare & Whisky) wrote: "I did not enjoy this one. I finished it in a day so I suppose it had that going for it. I loved the premise but it just didn't deliver."

I read your review and couldn't agree more.
The book is compelling, but Hannah is just awful. I couldn't feel sorry for her and I don't think what these people did to her justified this sick blame game she orchestrated. Especially after what she did to Jessica, I lost any respect I had for her and just didn't care any more.

Also, it didn't help that her voice was so obnoxious. The way she talks to everyone on the tapes is so smug, self-righteous, entitled and bratty, I just wanted to punch her most of the time.

However, although I hate this book with a passion, it does have one pro: it makes the tv series look like a masterpiece. :D

I'm on the other side: I loved this book. Hannah felt very real to me. Her emotions are what I feel right now. I can certainly why people don't like it, but I can't help but see Hannah in me. Of course, I haven't had the same experiences as her - the only thing that I can safely say I understand is the loneliness, but I can imagine her feelings.

Picked this up today at Target. I will start it tonight as soon as my littles are in bed.

This book certainly suffers regarding internal consistency but I did not really find it that important. Whole story as such is not believable - but how can you make somebody who is isolated and weak... and not there... explain what is/was going on? I liked the book very much because I often found her reasons believable and could understand. I have noticed how many times I shy away from praising other people or just not asking how they were just because "it does not seem convenient". But maybe that is when it is the most important. This book showed me this and I am thankful.

Often reviews claim that Hannah is revengeful. To me the reasons mostly look like honest expression of how somebody in similar position could see these events. I am also not sure if all these reasons are minor. What would such rumours mean for a high school girl or if somebody would be taking photos during the night through window.

I recently read this book. I think people got caught up on trying to find out why Hannah did what she did and her reasons for doing so. I feel that with suicide, there is no perfect reason or no perfect victim. There is no explanation, no resolution. If we go into this book trying to justify Hannah's reasons or intentions, we won't wholly appreciate it.

I reviewed it on my profile in full if anyone wants to read my opinions on it. I enjoyed reading the book but I did go into it with an open mind, accepting Hannah for who she was and understanding that we can't create perfect victims of devastating events.

I enjoyed this book. Like Hallie, I can see myself in Hannah. In my small town high school twenty plus years ago I was lonely. Extremely introverted. If all four of my grandparents hadn't worked in the school system in one capacity or another, so everyone knew me, I can safely say I would be the girl NO ONE would remember. It took me a long time to realize I am ok with that, but at the time, it was extremely isolating. I never thought of suicide because back then, it just wasn't something on the forefront of a teens mind. At least, not where I am from. Now days, I can't say I would be any different then Hannah at all.

I really enjoy read this book I watch the TV series too and I want to see what they do with the next one (probably coming out next year). I feel Hannah so real and i know how it's feel like everything it's just feeling wrong, when you feel like you are just having everything bad happening to you. I don't experience what she had but I understand. At the end of the book I was a little be mad with her because she could ask for help louder but in the end it something so simple but extremely difficult at the same time. The book it's so easy to read and I couldn't stop reading and i just finished in a couple of hours.

Dorota wrote: "I really enjoy read this book I watch the TV series too and I want to see what they do with the next one (probably coming out next year)."

If you mean season 2 of the TV series, it's probably going to be about (view spoiler)[Tyler, who seemed to be planning a school shooting (hide spoiler)] and his reasons for it.

Purple wrote: "Dorota wrote: "I really enjoy read this book I watch the TV series too and I want to see what they do with the next one (probably coming out next year)."

If you mean season 2 of the TV series, it'..."

They don't say anything about that for now only that Hannah's story is not finished yet, I think it will be something like that maybe about the others. I hope it will be good and they don't make a series just for make one, the author is supporting them. Fingers crossed

I hate the fact that Hannah blamed everyone else... I really dont think that was a good approach to the novel, and I think the tv series proved that even more. Regardless, I rated the book a 4 stars on its writing and suspense

When I first finished this book I kinda liked it. But as I thought about it more and more the more I hated it. I've dealt with my fair share of suicides and suicidal attempts by people I know. This book I think was in a way trying to take some of the stigma away from suicide and depression but actually in my personal opinion makes it worse. Idk just think this book could have been much better.

I wholeheartedly agree with you! At first I like the book, but after time I revised how horrible it actually was

I'm having mixed feelings after i watched the netflix series lmao

I think Hannah was a believable character. Someone who is depressed may act that way. Everyone handles things differently and the author said he took real life situations from others and their emotions about it to create the story. Also, everyone keeps blaming Hannah because of what she saw but there are so many people in this world that would do the same thing in her situation trust me. And there is remorse from her on more then one occasion. Also, its hard for someone whose never been there to relate to Hannah. But there is so much that people can learn from this book like to not judge others because you may not understand how they got to that feeling or place. And to respect others. To stand up for those who cant do so for themselves. And how to help those in Hannahs situation, to see the signs. Many people who commit suicide, the people around them will say I had no idea. You can't help someone while you judge them, that only makes it worse.

The wrote: "I hate the fact that Hannah blamed everyone else... I really dont think that was a good approach to the novel, and I think the tv series proved that even more. Regardless, I rated the book a 4 star..."

I think Hannah blamed herself more then others. But she also knew she couldnt do anything to change it. She wanted to punish herself and she didnt think she was worth living. And she wanted someone to show they truly cared. But I do see how it can come off the other way too.

Q wrote: "I think Hannah blamed herself more then others. But she also knew she couldnt do anything to change it. She wanted to punish herself and she didnt think she was worth living. And she wanted someone to show they truly cared. But I do see how it can come off the other way too. "

I felt the same way about Hannah.

I have read this book and watched the series and honestly do not like this franchise whatsoever. Hannah's character just decides to kill herself, with no real evidence of depression, which is definitely on the author. I also find that the entire franchise glorifies suicide, which is obviously unacceptable.
I see where the author's intent was, but it was not played out correctly and definitely feel that there should have been more thought before publishing this novel and making the series because I can see how it can be harmful to some people.
But that's just my 2 cents.

Really liked this one. It was very emotional to read. The show has not grabbed my attention yet, but I am going to try again.