Young adult
Thirteen Reasons Why
Clay receives a box of cassette tapes from Hannah Baker, a classmate who has died by suicide. Each tape explains how one person contributed to her decision, and he must listen to find out where he fits.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2007
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 336
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a quick, emotional story about how small actions affect others, and are comfortable with the subject.
Skip this if you are sensitive to suicide, assault or are in a fragile place; it is intense and at times controversial.
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Quick answers about Thirteen Reasons Why
- What is Thirteen Reasons Why about?
- Clay receives a box of cassette tapes from Hannah Baker, a classmate who has died by suicide. Each tape explains how one person contributed to her decision, and he must listen to find out where he fits.
- Who should read Thirteen Reasons Why?
- Read it if you want a quick, emotional story about how small actions affect others, and are comfortable with the subject. Skip it if you are sensitive to suicide, assault or are in a fragile place; it is intense and at times controversial.
- How long and how fast is Thirteen Reasons Why?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 336 pages, first published in 2007.
- Does Thirteen Reasons Why have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Suicide, Sexual assault, Bullying, Grief.
- Can I borrow Thirteen Reasons Why for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Thirteen Reasons Why; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Thirteen Reasons Why?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Speak, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, They Both Die at the End.
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