<P> 13 Reasons Why was a breakout success; it became one of Netflix's highest rated shows and the most - tweeted series shortly after its release . Although critics were divided on the treatment of Hannah's character--her death in particular--they were unanimous in their praise for Langford, who received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance . She was catapulted to worldwide attention and was variously called "a revelation", "believable and raw", and "magnetic". Daniel Montgomery of the Gold Derby said she was an early frontrunner for an Emmy Award nomination . </P> <P> Hannah moved to Crestmont, where she attended Liberty High School as a junior . She worked at the Crestmont Movie Theater with Clay Jensen, a shy introverted classmate . Hannah is an extroverted, and thoughtful, girl; her character lacks awareness of the true intentions of others . Her parents are Olivia and Andy Baker . </P> <P> At the beginning of the series, 16 - year - old schoolgirl Hannah Baker commits suicide by slitting her wrists--in the novel she swallows an overdose of tablets . Her school locker becomes a memorial adorned with students' letters . On his doorstep, Hanna's friend Clay Jensen finds a box containing audio cassette tapes containing a recording of Hannah talking about her suicide . </P> <P> Clay listens to the first tape, on which Hannah narrates the events that led to her suicide . She talks about her first kiss with Justin Foley, who later spreads a rumor about their encounter . Justin's friend Bryce Walker forwards Hanna's private photograph from his phone to everyone at school, further embarrassing her . Clay recalls being rude to Hannah about her leaked photograph . Each subsequent tape reveals the thirteen reasons she killed herself . Hannah warns listeners to follow certain rules; everyone mentioned on the tapes must listen to the complete set then pass it along to the next person addressed . If they fail to do so, a second set of tapes, held by a friend not on the tapes, will be released . Clay, who was secretly in love with Hannah, reminisces about the time he spent with her . He finds listening to Hannah's story difficult, but his friend Tony finds him and reveals he helped Hannah record the tapes and knows Clay is mentioned on them . He warns Clay things will go wrong if he does not obey the tapes . </P>

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