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I agree completely. I also loved this book, but as Sarah_Khan said, I felt like the author was more focusing on the importance of prevention and being aware of the effects of your words on others. I think it would've been nice if the author had focused a little more on the importance of the idea that everyone is important, but again, I think the book was amazing anyway.Sarah_Khan wrote:Although I loved this book I have to admit I didn't really think the author got that message across. I think that the author felt like it was more important to tell people to think twice before saying something mean because you never know how it will impact someone, instead of telling people that suicide isn't the answer. The author was more about prevention instead of a "cure".
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This was a really great book. Another book I'd have to recommend if you liked this one is I Was Here by Gayle Forman.S dot Lennon wrote:I read this book last year and I must say that I really enjoyed it. The book moved well and I liked that it was unpredictable. The idea of sending a message to all the people that contributed to where you were mentally is depressing and accusatory but the narrative made it clear how depressed Hannah was. I also thought it was interesting that she decided to force each person to pass on the story knowing they were airing their own dirty laundry as well. Suicide is a heavy topic and I thought Jay Asher handled the topic in a very powerful and moving way. I have recommended this book to friends of mine, both parents and students, because it reflects the society we live in right now. Bullying has gotten out of hand and too many people have taken their lives because of it. I'm all for anything that will make people think twice about how their actions affect others and I think this book in many instances might do that.
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Exactly!S dot Lennon wrote:I read this book last year and I must say that I really enjoyed it. The book moved well and I liked that it was unpredictable. The idea of sending a message to all the people that contributed to where you were mentally is depressing and accusatory but the narrative made it clear how depressed Hannah was. I also thought it was interesting that she decided to force each person to pass on the story knowing they were airing their own dirty laundry as well. Suicide is a heavy topic and I thought Jay Asher handled the topic in a very powerful and moving way. I have recommended this book to friends of mine, both parents and students, because it reflects the society we live in right now. Bullying has gotten out of hand and too many people have taken their lives because of it. I'm all for anything that will make people think twice about how their actions affect others and I think this book in many instances might do that.
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Though I loved how the author discussed such an intense topic in his debut novel, for me, this book was a pretty straight forward one! It failed to make a lasting impact on me.
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The difference also lied in Clay's thoughts in between. It brought out the themes and messages of the book more clearly. Without him, there wouldn't be much to comprehend other than a sad story of suicide.
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