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13 Reasons Why
Brian Yorkey · Series · 2017
What hooked you in 13 Reasons Why was the way a haunting mystery exposes the devastating, hidden truths behind a young person's life.
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Books on the same thread
Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay Asher · Book · 2017
If the narrative structure of 13 Reasons Why moved you, this original book provides the essential, intimate perspective on the tragedy that started the entire cultural conversation.
Films on the same thread
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Park Hoon-jung · Film · 2018
Just as 13 Reasons Why peels back layers of a high schooler's secret history, this film follows a student whose buried trauma triggers a dangerous search for the truth.
Searching
Aneesh Chaganty · Film · 2018
You will recognize the desperate, investigative pulse of 13 Reasons Why as a parent navigates a digital labyrinth to uncover the secrets of a missing teenager's life.
The In Between
Arie Posin · Film · 2022
Fans of the emotional weight found in 13 Reasons Why will connect with this exploration of grief and the lingering, supernatural threads left behind after a tragic teenage loss.
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey
Film · 2018
This harrowing true story mirrors the intense focus on trauma and recovery seen in 13 Reasons Why, centering on a young woman fighting to be heard after a life-altering event.
Podcasts on the same thread
Your Own Backyard
Chris Lambert · Podcast · 2023
Those drawn to the methodical, mystery-solving aspect of 13 Reasons Why will appreciate this deep dive into a cold case that forces a community to confront long-held secrets.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
This investigation echoes the relentless search for answers that defined 13 Reasons Why, showing how one disappearance can unravel complex layers of corruption and hidden personal histories.
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Common questions
Is 13 Reasons Why based on a book?
Yes, 13 Reasons Why is based on the 2017 novel titled Thirteen Reasons Why. The television series, created by Brian Yorkey, adapts the narrative regarding a classmate who receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery behind a teenage girl's tragic choice.
What is the premise of 13 Reasons Why?
The story of 13 Reasons Why follows a teenage girl who dies by suicide. A classmate subsequently receives a series of audio tapes that explain the events leading to her tragic choice and the mystery surrounding the circumstances of her death.
When was the 13 Reasons Why television series released?
The television adaptation of 13 Reasons Why, created by Brian Yorkey, was released in 2017. It explores the mystery behind a teenage girl's suicide through a series of tapes left for a classmate to uncover.
Should I read Thirteen Reasons Why if I watched the show?
You can choose to read the 2017 book Thirteen Reasons Why to compare it with the 2017 television series. Both versions detail the same narrative about a classmate who receives tapes that unravel the mystery of a teenage girl's tragic choice.