The Perks of Being a Wallflower (edit title)

• Rated 0 stars

“I thought the book was amazing. It gave an unique perspective that you probably won't find in many books.”

• Rated 5 stars

“I’m not usually a fan of coming-of-age novels, but The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is an exception. The story is told through letters written by Charlie to an anonymous friend. What makes the story so appealing is take the quirky adolescent has on the world. Charlie way of communicating is insightful, honest, and often profound. Charlie has a unique way of thinking and acting, and I often related with him and his journey on understanding his friends, family, and himself. The novel deals with very real teenage issues through Charlies point of view.The way the story is written feels authentic and at times is very humorous. Once I got to the first chapter, I couldn't put it down.
"She was the first girl I ever wanted to ask on a date someday when I can drive."
"And in that moment, I swear we were infinite."
"Sam and Patrick looked at me. And I looked at them. And I think they knew. Not anything specific really. They just knew. And I think that's all you can ever ask from a friend."
"I just laid around in my bed, looking at the ceiling, and i smiled because it was a nice kind of quiet."
"Things change. And friends leave. And life doesn’t stop for anybody."
“I would die for you. But I won’t live for you.”
"She was sad, though. But it was a hopeful kind of sad. The kind of sad that just takes time."”

• Rated 4 stars

“Quite ok but not a must read. Both “The Catcher in the Rye” and “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” are better in things “The Perks...” is trying to achieve (even though “The incident...” was written four years after “The Perks...”)”

• Rated 0 stars

“Well....hmmm...I won't be putting this in my middle school class library. I like the character- reminds me of the character in "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time." Perhaps he has some form of autism? There are some pretty explicit and mature scenes which aren't appropriate for middle school, in my opinion. ”

• Rated 0 stars

“I read this book, like I read a lot of young adult fiction, in hopes to find a great book for my middle school students. Although this was a great book and I devoured it in one day, I won't recommend it to middle school students. It definitely has a high school level maturity to it. Great story line and interesting narrator too. Loved it!”

• Rated 4 stars

“This is the second time I have read The Perks of Being A Wallflower, and I enjoyed it far more than my first read through. I read the book in one night because I could not put it down. I felt connected to Charlie as I began to see myself as a wallflower, always listening and putting everyone else ahead of myself. Unlike Charlie, however, I confide in my writing and my art instead of teachers and best friends. Everyone is waiting for that infinite moment, the one filled with magic, but I don't want to wait for it. I would rather go out and live for it. I would recommend this book to quiet people that need help figuring out who they are.”

• Rated 2 stars

“It's very reminiscent of 'Catcher in the Rye' and I am sick of picking up books like this. The letter or diary format for me doesnt appeal much. There are a few good lines within the story but it didnt deliver to what I wanted from the blurb. 'Charlie' was incredibly naive about some topics which was frustrating. If he truly was a 'wallflower' and observed so much, he would show a lot more understanding of social systems and not just lack the ability of interaction.

Swallow a bucket of cement Charlie and give things a try. ”

• Rated 3 stars

“I've seen this book around and thought, hey why not? It was ok, very quick read, and depressing. :(”

• Rated 5 stars

“My favorite book as of now. I was able to make a lot of connections and this was the first book to ever make me laugh out loud.”

• Rated 4 stars

“Good coming of age novel--Freshman in high school who doesn't quite fit in with his peers. For the mature reader”