Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

By: Steven Levenson, Val Emmich, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

Narrated by: Ben Levi Ross, Mallory Bechtel, Mike Faist

From the show's creators comes the groundbreaking, bestselling novel inspired by the hit Broadway show Dear Evan Hansen.

Dear Evan Hansen,

Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why...

When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's griefover the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.

Suddenly, Evan isn't invisible anymore--even to the girl of his dreams. And Connor Murphy's parents, with their beautiful home on the other side of town, have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his closest friend.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their swirl of anger, regret, and confusion, he knows that what he's doing can't be right, but if he's helping people, how wrong can it be?

No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose. And a website. He's confident. He's a viral phenomenon. Every day is amazing. Until everything is in danger of unraveling and he comes face to face with his greatest obstacle: himself.

A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation.

Critic reviews

Even in book form, Evan Hansen's story sings. Required reading, especially for anyone who's ever needed to be found.—Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Offbeat

Today is going to be an amazing day, and here's why: because you're holding this book. The exact opposite of meh, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a powerful exploration of grief and depression and the many ways we're present (or not) for those around us without always knowing it.—David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite, Mosquitoland, and The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik

Yep, the hit musical will make you cry just as much in book form.—Entertainment Weekly

[A] particularly authentic first-person narration about family dynamics, the importance of kindness, and the horrors of not fitting in at high school.... A must-read.—Publishers Weekly

An unpredictable and endearing take on some classic themes.—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}School Library Journal

A Superb Adaptation

The book is every bit as good as the musical and an absolute must read!

Dear Even Hanson

I like this book because it make you feel like you are not alone. I would recommend this book to anyone who like or has seen the musical or like me are about to see the musical. I chose my rating be the performance of the book was so good it had music and song from the musical.

Realistic look into lives of current-day teens

A current and modern view of emotions and feelings felt by young adults. It was so well told, it was as if you could feel the angst, pressure & intimidation experienced by the characters. While funny at times, it realistically dealt with the serious subject matter of teen suicide. Very well done.

Anyone who feels alone should listen to this.

For those who are struggling right now, remember there are people who love you and are willing to help you. Please reach out, you're not alone. Everyone has felt alone before. But if we all showed more kindness to others, the world will be a better place. A simple smile or favor can change another person's day or even life.

I was a huge fan of Dear Evan Hansen musical. Because I loved the story so much, I bought this audible book. There are so much more stories inside the book which the musical didn't have time to show. I finally understand what's going on inside Evan and Connor. Ben Levi Ross and Mike Faist's narration was so genuine and emotional. I cried so much times listening to this and I felt so sorry for both Evan and Connor. I didn't have the chance to see Ben Platt's performance, but after listening to this, I knew Ben Levi Ross is a great Evan and I look forward to seeing him perform one day. (Hope I can get the chance to fly from China to US to see him, fingers crossed)

This is an important read

This book takes you through the minds of those struggling with mental health disorders and while it is hard sometimes to acknowledge it it’s so important to let it in. This book had me in tears and I love the characters so much.