10. The Suicide Itself Is Handled Differently.
The scene of Hannah committing the suicide is incredibly difficult to watch in the TV show, but Jay Asher’s original text merely stated that she “swallowed a handful of pills”.
11. Clay & Hannah Aren’t Exactly Friends.
Clay pines after Hannah for the majority of the show whilst in the book, Hannah comments that she wishes they could’ve been closer and had gotten to know each other more.
12. Sheri Isn’t Called Sheri.
In the book, a nice cheerleader called Jenny Kurtz chats with Hannah during the Dollar Valentine fundraiser and is tied up in the incident with Jeff. She also doesn’t pursue a relationship with Clay in the book.
13. Alex Doesn’t Attempt Suicide.
Yes, Alex openly struggles with fitting in at school and finds it hard dealing with his remorse. However, in the book he doesn’t attempt suicide.
14. Tyler’s Plan Is Slightly Different.
Nothing about guns or explosives is mentioned in the book…
