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Liked It5 of 5 members found this review helpful “so many elements work together to make this book more than another trendy pocketbook on a bestselling list. the language is simple. its told from the perspective of an adolescent boy as he writes in his journal, and the effortless yet poetic words are convincing in their sincerity. it captures...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 2 members found this review helpful “I'm torn on what to say about this book, I enjoyed the story but I felt all the pop culture references shrouds its literary merit.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Brilliant.”
hiddentala wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of the most profoundly disturbing, yet uplifting books I've read in a long time. Charlie, 15, a freshman is befriended by Sam and Patrick, sister and brother and both seniors. This story starts out with the typical high school issues, but not just one or two, lots and lots of them...suicide, alcohol, drugs, date rape, sexuality, sex, fights, bullies, stds, smoking, fitting in, loving and being loved back, and the list goes on and on. Charlie tries to make some sense of his life, as his life is lived in exaggerated ups and downs. His life spins out of control, as he sees his friends being hurt, losing at love, and flailing. The adults in his life are caring, yet clueless. He does have one bright spot...and that is his English teacher, Bill, who recognizes him for the special human being that he is and actually takes the time to nurture him and tell Charlie that he has talents.
Jackie W wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
When, at the end of the school year, Charlie begins to realize that all his friends will be leaving for college...an overwhelming melancholy overwhelms him and his dreams becomes realistic nightmares. Through these nightmares, he sees the latent, horrific memory that he has been blocking for years. Through the patience of a wise pyschiatrist, his healing begins when he unlocks the dreams that harbor his torment.
I've been reading much about this book and how it is continually challenged in high schools. If this book speaks to young people half as much as it spoke to me, I can only see it as being a positive thing. Although it does not paint a pretty picture, it does leave one with hope. It is a powerful and defining book for young people.”
“This book will change your life. You will read Charlie's diary and your heart will be touched by one boys life. I promise. RECOMMENDED.”
Jessie T wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story of a 9th grad boy and his friendships with older students. Written in the form of letters to a "friend", Charlie explains his freshman year. Although a very gifted student, Charlie struggles with being a true participant in friendships. He is most comfortable watching others interact and them being exactly the kind of person that friends needs at the time. he is avery confused about himself and has some deep psychological issues, which are explained more by the end of the book. There are repeated references to other's sexual and homosexual behavior, drug use and smoking. This is definitely for older teens and more sophisticated readers. I would not recommend to 9th or 10th graders.”
Connie P wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The most difficult part of reading this book was its very in your head, in my head and you need to take the time to read it again to grasp the fuller deeper understanding that the book instills”
Ariana H wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“AMAZING book! I read it in a single day because I literally could not put it down. I completely connected with this entire story and nearly every character in it. An absolute must read.”
Stephanie wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book would be great for a unit on letter writing. This book is very vague about the when, where and who of the story so this would be a good opportunity for students to use their own imagination to determine what the missing pieces of the story are. It would be a cool activity to have the students write their own letter to Charlie.”
kendra C wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“loved this book....i think i shed a tear or two for Charlie. great friendships too. good read!”
A. Yanna wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is probably one of the most amazing books I've ever read. It's told in the perspective of a teenage freshman at high school (Charlie) over the course of the year. It talks about just about everything that affects teenagers from drugs and alcohol to sexuality and love. He goes through this year being affected by many things and vividly describing them in his journal as he observes them. Honestly, this book affected me in some way. It made me see how simple things in life can go a long way and how they are truly just great things. The simple language that 'Charlie' writes in takes away from the pompous self-image that writers create for themselves nowadays, and just makes way for a great story. After reading this and logging it into Shelfari, I just had to take away the stars from most of my other reviews, because in comparison to this story, they're nothing special. Anyone who wants to have a great description of teenage years as they are, should read this story. Everyone should read this story. ”
NICOLAS V wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed reading this book. I couldn"t get my face out of it. The book was real life. I can relate some part of my life to the book”
Amber Rose wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
