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The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks of Being a... show more
Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks of Being a Wallflower. This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. Through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, a powerful novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780671027346 (0671027344)
ASIN: 671027344
Publisher: MTV Books and Pocket Books
Pages no: 213
Edition language: English
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pedestrienne
pedestrienne rated it
4.0 The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Teen Me gives it 4.5 stars. Adult me more like 3. I appreciate how much Charlie cries! I didn't realize it as a teen. I was swept up in the story about finding friends who are like family. I felt like his voice was very naive to the point where it didn't square with him being sexual or people consid...
XOX
XOX rated it
5.0 About growing up....
Charlie is 15 yr old and is having a hard time in school because he has some emotional problems that led him to be hospitalized when he was young. His best friend Patrick and Sam are older than him studying in the same school. The book is being narrated as a series of letters written to a frie...
Ivana - Diary Of Difference
Ivana - Diary Of Difference rated it
5.0 The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest We all are, or have once been wallflowers. The shy creatures of the universe, strangled in a problematic world where everything is so confusing and hard. We have all once swam in those deep waters, where the finish line is the act of growing up, and ...
I Live in Many Worlds
I Live in Many Worlds rated it
4.0 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
It's been such a difficult time this year when it comes to reading. So many things have gotten in the way of what I had planned but that's okay. I'm still reading and I'm reading good books on top of that! The Perks of Being a Wallflower is no exception! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even though i...
Kristina Reads
Kristina Reads rated it
5.0 Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an amazing coming-of-age story. It follows a young boy named Charlie going into high school. He meets a group of seniors, and they quickly become close. The story overall is raw and is written entirely in letters addressed to "friend". I give it a rating of 5...
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