Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

115 reviews

mousmoulo's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad

3.5

i still haven't understood why everybody calls this a "coming-of-age story" like... did we read the same ending?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Homophobia

susannederstein's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This used to be my absolutely favourite book when I was around 14 (7 years ago) so I decided to reread it (just before starting college!). I definitely liked it better back then (I think in general it appeals to a younger audience) and I still remembered the major plot lines / "twists". Besides that I still loved it, felt with the characters and felt inspired all over again. 

I love the characters and the depiction of realistic relationships, the amount of relatable moments, the symbolism and descriptions, the subtleness when talking about sensitive topics. The letter format also makes it feel much realer and raw. 

Not a ton happens in this book, but that's something I usually love. I love reading about mundane lives, mundane observations and the little things that make us human. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

bookbee27's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Hate crime, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

rosiecorse's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Violence, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Abortion, Child abuse, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, and Alcoholism

lida_magg's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual harassment

insanelyfruity's review

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I watched the movie a couple years ago and I distinctly remember not liking it because I didn't understand it. I'm so glad I decided to give the book a chance because I loved it so much. I think it was so good at capturing the feelings a teenager goes through at the time. although Charlie certainly seemed nicer and more empathetic than most teens. a true wallflower. 
it was slightly triggering for me but I loved it regardless. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia

Minor: Xenophobia, Racism, and Body shaming

airr's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Alcoholism, Drug use, Alcohol, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, and Homophobia

Minor: Pregnancy

delaneyy_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Homophobia, Grief, Drug abuse, Car accident, Addiction, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Abortion, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts

the_modernreader's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual harassment

const_elle_ations's review

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Rape

Moderate: Abortion, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, and Suicide