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Readers say *The Perks of Being a Wallflower* offers a heartfelt look into the challenges of adolescence, told through the sensitive and relatable voi...
Loved this one. Told through a series of letters that Charlie is penning to an unknown recipient, we get more than a glimpse into his life, and those of his friends and family, as he tries to navigate his way through high school and relationships. Charlie is a very sweet, sensitive soul, somewhat troubled, who is struggling to come out from his comfortable spot on the sidelines and "participate" more in the events around him.
So I was a high school sophomore in 1991. My experiences pale in comparison to Charlie's. I did enjoy this story, but it did feel as if I was watching a dated indie film, like Reality Bites. The ending was predictable to me. The book had covered almost every other possible traumatic teen experience. I was a little surprised no one ended up HIV positive, though.
I remember friends of mine telling me that I needed to read this book back in High School, that it was amazing. Now that I have read it, I can understand how a High School or Middle School kid might love this book. It has all those feelings and sensitive issues that young adults are battling at that time.
Now being that I am in my mid 20s, this book wasn't as enjoyable for me as I had hoped. My patience for the character's break downs was pretty thin by the end of the story, but when I thought back to when I was that age I could relate to it.
I guess I've finally grown up and need to move on to books more appropriate for my age.
Now being that I am in my mid 20s, this book wasn't as enjoyable for me as I had hoped. My patience for the character's break downs was pretty thin by the end of the story, but when I thought back to when I was that age I could relate to it.
I guess I've finally grown up and need to move on to books more appropriate for my age.
Read the whole thing today. Hadn’t read this book before. Though most people I know have read it and several other books I’ve read have mentioned it.
One word, kind of generic to sum up my thoughts: WOW. Happy I finally picked it up. Thank you Chbosky.
One word, kind of generic to sum up my thoughts: WOW. Happy I finally picked it up. Thank you Chbosky.
Didnt know how timely this book would be for me. Ive recently been having so much frustration and anger to not just myself to people around me. Feel like everyday i just get worse and worse but to read Charlies experiences growing up and having a really inspiring ending has touched me greatly! Thankyou for an amazing read!
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