As I continue in this novel it gets better and better. Even though this is not based on a true story you would never know it because the facts that Jay Asher used are just like what lots of teens go through everyday. The book thirteen reasons why is a very good "keep you going and guessing" kind of book. As the narrator goes on he knows he is on the tapes for a reason but still at this point has not shown up on the tapes. I am on page one hundred ninety and he still is waiting to hear what he did to Hannah that made her put him on the tapes. I really like reading this book and have had people at work ask me about it and want to barrow my book when I am done. I have never really recommended a book but this one is very recommendable. Jay Asher did a very good job at capturing both sides of bullying that makes teens commit and think about suicide he captures the boys harassment and the way the girls go for the relationship aspect of bullying. I think this book should be a must read for high school juniors and seniors. The sophomore class maybe a good one as well the teacher would have to feel the maturity of the class. This book could open the eyes of a lot of teens to what really goes on in the minds of those who are being bullied or teased on a daily basis. The book may even make some teens stop being the one who bullies and turn it around to help those who are being bullied.