It sounds like a book I would love to read. Maybe I should see the movie instead. I think I can understand how other people's attitude towards us can make us do terrible things like commiting suicide as Hannah did.
However, asking someone (Clay for instant) to get wrapped up with the demons of Hannah is not a wise thing to do.
One can't save someone who is clearly self-sabotaging themselves. What happens is that the insecurities felt by people like Hannah will eventually get into Clay's skin, and he will be drawn to her helplessness thereby losing himself in the process.
Great review. You did not give spoilers though. I love the way you wished for other things to help you connect with Hannah and yet couldn't find them.
It was not only the attitude of the people that hurt Hanna, but the actions that these attitudes triggered.
Totally agree. Hanna didn't know how to ask for help, she just slowly let herself be driven by her demons and suicidal thoughts eventually settled in her mind, until we meet her after her death by hearing her voice on the cassettes. We basically know her through her memory.
There are many characters that play an important role in the story, however I couldn't empathize with any of them, at least with Hanna I did, but my special connection was with Clay.
I'm glad you liked my review. See you later. :)