One object that symbolizes

The one objects that symbolize Thirteen Reasons Why are the tapes that Hannah makes. Without these tapes there would not be a book. These tapes show Hannah's hurt and what caused her to end her life. These people that she talk about on the tape symbolize the theme because they were not careful how they treated others. They treated Hannah bad and now she is gone. Hannah made these tapes so these people could realize what they did to her. She wanted them to feel the way she always did. They should pay for what they did. The emotional way they will feel after they hear what she has to say will scar them for the rest of their lives. Therefore, the tapes do show the main theme.

Improve my life from a reading.

From today's reading I would take away that you should be careful how you treat someone. It may come back on you later. When you are mean to a person you have no clue how it may be affecting them. It may hurt them in a deeper way than they really show you. Hannah killed herself because of other people. Would you want to be the reason for someone ending their life? A person would feel awful if they were responsible for another's death. Therefore you should always watch how you treat people and treat them the way you want to be treated.

Something else by this author

Yes, I would read something else by this author. I really enjoyed the book Thirteen Reason Why by Jay Asher. He is a very good author. The creativity he put in this book caught my attention. The perspective from Hannah while she is dead made me want to keep reading it. Not many other authors would think of creating a book like this. I think that if he had another book I would read it because he is a very good author. I would want to see how creative he could be in his next book. Therefore, if Jay Usher created another book I would read it.

Author's Message

In the book Thirteen Reasons Why the author portrays a very evident message. This book tells the story of a girl who killed herself through the perspective of the tapes she recorded before she died. There are many reasons for Hannah Baker killing herself. All of these reasons happen to be people. She was effected in a bad way by others in her life. They called her bad names and back stabbed her. They even broke her heart. She feels that now they should pay the consequence. They should hear, from her what role they played in her death. Overall the author's message is thinking before you act. You should think about how you treat someone and how it affects their life. Sometimes you may not think you are hurting someone but you may have a deeper effect on them than they display. I see this throughout the book because these people that did these things to Hannah did not think before they acted. Therefore, they made bad choices.

Describe the main character in detail.

I am reading the book, A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer. The main character is David. As a child he is beaten by his mother. He is a very nice young boy and I feel sorry for him because he has an awful childhood. David is abused by his mother. He has scars, bruises, and cuts all over his body. He wears the same clothes each day because his mother wants him to  be embarrassed. David's hygiene is not good, he smells rather bad and the kids at school plug their nose as he walks by. Through all the hatred he still goes to school because he can escape from his evil mother. David is emotionally unsound. He is scared of everything because no matter what he will get beaten. He tries his best not to trigger his mother's anger but she goes off on him no matter what. David will never be the same emotionally from all the trauma he has been put through. Although he lives an awful life David is still a good kid. He tries to take pride in his studies to free himself from his mother. He is very nice to others and he is a generous and good-mannered boy.  He would never do anything to hurt anyone and he is nice other despite the taunting he might get. I would say it is a great accomplishment to go through what David has and still pick the good things out in life and be a good kid at that.

Traits in a person you know

I am reading A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer. I believe that Miss Woods resembles Mrs. Frake in some ways. They are both loving and caring people. If what happened to the main character in this book happened to me Mrs. Frake would cry and hug me just like Miss Woods did to him. She would feel deep sorrow for me because she could not do anything for me. That is how Miss Woods feels this way also. Both Mrs. Frake and Miss Woods are generous and good-hearted people. They care about others and will do anything to help someone in need. Miss Woods was crying because she felt bad for the young boy. Mrs. Frake would also do this, she would cry because she felt very bad for the individual that was being hurt. This is why I can say they are both very similar.

Suggesting this story to a friend.

I am currently reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This is a thrilling novel about Nick and Amy. They are married and great together. They are in love but suddenly their relationship goes awry. They fall out of love for each other and they can't seem to find themselves back. One day Nick comes home to find that Amy is gone and his house is tampered with. He calls the police and starts his chain of lie. Although he did not kill Amy, he has many secrets. He has been cheating on Amy for a year now with one of his college students. Her name is Andie and he loves her. As the story goes on the media turns against him. Amy was pregnant when she disappeared, and this changes the whole mood Nick has towards her. He wants to make amends and be a family. Soon he finds out that she framed him for her murder and she wants to make him pay for the cheating he has done. He did not even know that she knew. Amy is missing and she left on purpose, to get back at Nick. The story will keep getting more complicated as the real "Amazing Amy" comes out in Amy and Nick finds himself at a dead-end.

What could I take away from today's reading to improve my life?

In today's reading of Gone Girl I read a lot of things. Nick, one of the main characters in this book, lies to the police and gets himself in trouble. You should never lie to the police even if what you have to tell them is really bad. Lying will only make things worse for you as time goes on. Also, this will bother you and eat away at you if you know you have done something wrong such as lying to the police. When Nick lies to the police he has to backtrack and tell another lie to cover up his previous one. The police are already suspicious about him and he is not helping his case by lying to them. The stuff he has to tell them is not all that bad anyway and by telling them he would free himself of that burden. He would only be helping the police find his wife. He should be telling them everything he knows that will help in order to get Amy back. Overall, I learned that you should always tell the full truth to the police because by lying you just make it worse for yourself. Hopefully I will never have to talk to the police though.

Main character as my Friend

Nick is one of the main characters in the book, Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. I would not want Nick to be my friend. Nick is a very sketchy individual. In the book he says that he is lying to the police. This makes me wonder about him. He was counting the amount of times he lied to the police during the investigation process and that creeps me out. Also, during the press conference he smiled. Instead of being sad he smiled while talking about Amy. It was an evil smile that will make the police suspect stuff of him. So far I do not like Nick. When Amy talks about their past it is always about how she did something to make Nick happy and it didn't work or when he was being mean and she did something to make him happy when really he should have been apologizing. Amy does anything and everything to make Nick happy and be a good wife without nagging him or anything and he still walks all over her. I have a weird feeling that Nick is cheating on Amy and I hate people who cheat of  spouses. Overall, I am not a big fan of Nick and would not want him as a friend.

Likes and Dislikes

I am reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. So far this book gets off to a slow start. I am having a hard time following along and staying into this book because it is very slow. I like how there are different perspectives involved throughout this book. In one chapter you will here what is happening from Nick, the husband, and in another you hear stuff from Amy. The main thing I do not like about this book is that when it is Amy's chapter and she talks about the past. I would like to hear what is happening in the case from her perspective and hear stuff from her. I understand by her doing that it would give away the story but some of the stuff she talks about is irrelevant to the main idea. Although, I feel this way I know that this book will get way more exciting as it moves along and I will not be able to put it down.

One detail that changes the story.

There are many things that could change the outcome of this story. In the book Where She Went you see through Adam's eyes the hurt that he is feeling. After the accident Mia left him. She felt she needed to get away from him. He after all was the one that asked her to stay and live from the beginning; she could have gone with her family but that didn't happen. One night as Adam is out for a walk he notices Mia is performing in Carnage Hall. He has the urge to go watch her and see her one more time. He decides to go and it turns into a crazy night for him. She reveals her real reason for leaving him and they take a walk down memory lane. She finally says "I'm sorry" to him. If Adam would not have gone to Mia's concert they would not have gotten back together. All because he attends her recital they end up getting back together and rehashing their love for each other. If this major detail was changed Adam would have remained depressed and Mia would have stayed in her held back lifestyle. Mia and Adam found each other again because of this. They realized that their time apart was not worth it. If this engagement did not take place Adam would most likely marry Bryn. He would live an awful life just for her to have fame and be in the spotlight. This event was the big changer in this story. Therefore, we know that the reuniting of Adam and Mia defined this book and anything else would change the story drastically.

Character I am least like.

There are not very many characters in Where She Went but I would say I am least like Adam. Adam is very dark and depressed right at this time because he misses Mia. He is a rock star and I happen to hate rock music and all of that. Adam also has taken to drinking a lot which is one of my pet peeves; I hate drinkers. Overall me and Adam are two very separate and different individuals. I like sports and happy thinks. I make the best of every situation and cherish everyday I have because I do not know when I may leave. Adam dreads everyday that comes he just wants it over with. His life without Mia has made him bitter and that is nothing like me. If I were in his situation I would pick myself up from  my loss and get better. By making the situation  at hand better he would only benefit himself in the long run. Additionally, I could go on and on about Adam and I's differences but I think I have summed it up pretty well.

Main character's Problem

Adam, Mia's ex-boyfriend, in "Where She Went" faces many problems. In this book Adam is facing depression over Mia leaving him. He does not sleep, he is unkempt, he has bad anxiety, and he gets worked up very easily. He loved Mia and her loss is too much to handle for him at this time. He is a famous rock star but he hates his life. He cannot even enjoy his fame and fortune because of the burden Mia has left on his life by leaving. She didn't give him an explanation and that is weighing very heavily on him. His current girlfriend Bree is perfect. Any guy would dream of having her, but not Adam. To Adam, Mia is perfect and she is the only one that can satisfy him. Adam could easily just move on  and marry Bree but he is still in love with Mia and he always will be. Hopefully they find their way back to each other to make the hurt go away and to be happy again.

Character I am most Like

I would say I am most like Mia. Her determination and dedication playing music reminds me of myself in sports. Mia is a great person and she is a very talented young lady. I try my best and always want to succeed in sports. I have a will to win and when I don't I get mad. Mia didn't give up even though she could have after all that happened to her over the past years. I have had several surgeries just like Mia and I understand how she feels. Rehab is one of the worst stages because it is very hard and grueling. Also, in this book for Mia boys come after music and for me sports always come first. Boys should never affects how I play. Mia is a very strong willed young girl and I like to believe I also am. She can be stubborn at times too, just as I am too. In conclusion Mia and I are very much alike as you can see from my evidence.

Solving the Problem in My Book

If I were to solve the problem in my book I would help Adam find his way back to Mia. Mia left Adam when she left college to attend Julliard because they were taking different paths in life. Though they were both very hurt Adam took this very hard. Adam developed anxiety and distress. Everyday for him was an eternal burden and he could not handle it. He was basically falling off the tracks. Right now he is a big shot rock star and nobody sees the difference in his attitudes. Everyone suspects he is just living up his crazy life as a rock star and nobody suspects anything could be wrong; besides he can do what he wants now. Adam realizes one day, as he is walking down the street that Mia is playing in Carnegie Hall and he goes to watch her. He just wants to hear her play. I do not know what happens yet but if I could solve Adam missing Mia I would. I would get them back together and they would be able to work out their differences and work together like they used. They may even fall in love again like they both did with music. Mainly, Mia and Adam just need to see each other in person and realize that they cannot live without each other. That would solve my problem in my book.

Change Something In the Story

If I could change one thing in this story so far I would make Teddy, Mia's brother live. I don't think Mia would even consider letting go if Teddy lived. Also, I think her decisions would be different.  I really wish Mia would have someone in her family to be living with. She would be able to grieve with Teddy and get through this tragedy together. Adam and her will go separate ways cause he does not understand the extent of what she is going through and he is also overbearing for her. It is very sad when Teddy dies and I just wish he would live. This would change everything in this story because Mia would not be alone and living her own life. Anyway, that is the event I would change in this story and I have said my reasons for that.

Three Big Questions

I have three big questions at this time. The first would be, "What is going to happen to her and her brother if they do live?" The second is, "Will she choose to stay with Adam, her boyfriend?" Lastly, my third question is, "How exactly did the accident happen?" I am only to the beginning of this book so I do have several questions about it. If I Stay is a very good book so far and it keeps my attention. These question I have will not be answered till the end of this book because some are based on the whole story. I hope to find at least one answer to one of my questions soon.

Major Conflict

There are many major conflicts in this book. At this point Susie, the dead main character's dad is going crazy without her. The household is out of order. Her mother is shutting her father out and will not except his comfort. When her father goes out thinking that the murderer is striking again he fails and is hurt badly. Her mother then cheats on her father to forget about her death and feel something again. Lynsey becomes a woman and everyone is trying to move on from her death. They are not getting any closer to her murderer and everyone has given up but her father. Her father is the only persistent person looking for her killer. Her mother only trusts Len because she has secret feelings for him. Susie does not know what to do because her old world on Earth is falling apart before her eyes and she can't do anything to stop it. The conflicts are all based on the frustration that comes from her loss.

One Character I Dislike

If I could choose one character to dislike in The Lovely Bones I would dislike Mr. Harvey. This is the man that kills Susie in this book. He is a very sick and disgusting man and I don't know why he would do such a thing to these innocent young girls. He gets this satisfaction from killing these girls that gives me the chills. Anyone who can do awful stuff like this and be happy and proud of themselves for it is an awful person. Mr. Harvey shows complete innocence and no guilt during Susie's whole murder investigation. He is a very strange guy considering what he does to girls but also the way he lured Susie into that underground hole. He knew she would follow him out of fascination. What kid wouldn't? Susie is a good kid and when she got underground to his den her instincts kicked in and she knew it was time to leave. This was not what Mr. Harvey wanted so of course this is when he trapped her and made her stay down there with him. He then murdered her. This girl will never see her parents again because of this awful man and his disgusting obsessions. This is why I do not like him. Because of him Susie and many other girls are gone and they will never get to see the light of day from their living perspective again.

How does the setting affect what is happening in this book?

In my book, The Lovely Bones, the setting affects what is happening in many ways. Susie, the main character is walking home from school alone and that is what makes all of this happen. Susie runs into Mr. Harvey, her neighbor, who wants to show her this secret hangout that he has created. Susie knows she should not go see it and she should go home but she knows that Mr. Harvey and her parents talk sometimes so it should be safe. She follows Mr. Harvey into a cornfield where he has a secret underground hangout. He asks her to come in and with some persuading she does. Susie gets herself into this situation because she feels awkward. She asks to leave but he wants her to stay and have a coke like a polite young lady. Soon he starts complimenting her and she knows she cannot get out of this situation. This is where the setting affects what is happening in this story. Susie is stuck in this hole and now he will not be able to get out. She may never be able to get out. Mr. Harvey starts complimenting her and Susie knows that she is set in this hole with him and she will never get out. Her parents will never see her again and neither will anyone else. This is the end for Susie because of the setting she was in at that exact time and place.