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May 08, 2018DPLbrian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I listened to the audiobook in one day whilst dealing with an extended layover. Boy, was it emotionally draining. I highly recommend listening to this book in audiobook format. It is, perhaps, one of the most appropriate books for an audiobook. It adds a layer of immersion that cannot be replicated through reading it on pages. This book is intense. It's almost unfortunate that it keeps you turning pages long into the night, as this is not subject matter that should be binged. It's thought provoking. Similar to the 'Series of Unfortunate Events' it maintains that there is no happy ending, but gives you just enough hope to keep reading. I think there are two ways to look at this book. One, from the perspective that the 13 tapes are tapes of blame. Tapes that led Hannah to go through with it. The other perspective is to look at the tapes not as blame, but as 13 missed opportunities. Opportunities to do better. To say hi. To smile. To stand up to a friend mistreating someone. It is the latter perspective that I think makes this book an important read for adolescents and adults alike.