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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this book because it was different and drew a perfect image of the context. I'd like to describe it as a book with feelings, all of which were real and relatable and acceptable.
People describe this as a must read of the twentieth century and I must agree. But it's not particularly my favourite book, it never will be. But it holds a strong place as a classic and carries a strong message too. Though that that message is depends on the reader.
People describe this as a must read of the twentieth century and I must agree. But it's not particularly my favourite book, it never will be. But it holds a strong place as a classic and carries a strong message too. Though that that message is depends on the reader.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A different take on the coming of age story, The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows the story of Charlie, a highly-introverted teenager, as he begins his first year of high school. The story is structured as a series of letters written to an unnamed ‘friend’, a character who shoes are filled by us – the reader.
This book is a quick, easy read. However, it deals with a number of darker topics such as sex and drugs (those of you who are squeamish, beware!).
As a protagonist, Charlie does present as being extremely naïve to an extent that would not be expected from someone his age. At the beginning of the story he has in many ways withdrawn himself from life and has become a spectator or a wallflower (title tie-in!) watching the world go by.
I was thoroughly immersed in the story and found it easy to route for Charlie as the plot progressed. Overall, I found the reading experience a lot more real and moving than I was (admittedly) expecting to.
The book does have a few flaws, though none overpowered the flow of the story.
Would definitely recommend :)
This book is a quick, easy read. However, it deals with a number of darker topics such as sex and drugs (those of you who are squeamish, beware!).
As a protagonist, Charlie does present as being extremely naïve to an extent that would not be expected from someone his age. At the beginning of the story he has in many ways withdrawn himself from life and has become a spectator or a wallflower (title tie-in!) watching the world go by.
I was thoroughly immersed in the story and found it easy to route for Charlie as the plot progressed. Overall, I found the reading experience a lot more real and moving than I was (admittedly) expecting to.
The book does have a few flaws, though none overpowered the flow of the story.
Would definitely recommend :)
I haven’t slept a wink yet since I decided that I should finish reading this book. I think I finished it at 4 or 5 am.
All I can say is this book was so poignant and so beautiful that I cried when I finished reading it. Not the kind of sad crying, but that kind of comforted crying. It’s been a while since I was comforted by a book. I couldn’t say that I can relate well with Charlie (I don’t even know if I can call myself a wallflower) but in some ways, I could see myself in him when he was with his friends and when he felt ‘infinite’ when he’s with them. I could see myself to him when he looked at people and observe them.
That made me miss my friends in high school but things changed and people changed too. It’s been a while since I felt infinite and being alive and I miss that feeling that’s why I kinda envy Charlie.
What I also loved about this book was the setting, it was in the 90’s. Actually, it started on the year when I was born. Then there were the quotes that just hit home.
I loved Charlie to bits. He’s a very lovable character and I worry about him so much whenever he experience things that are unbearable to some. I want him to be my little brother and I want to protect him and comfort him. I just hope he’s real.
Now I’m tempted to watch the movie this weekend.
All I can say is this book was so poignant and so beautiful that I cried when I finished reading it. Not the kind of sad crying, but that kind of comforted crying. It’s been a while since I was comforted by a book. I couldn’t say that I can relate well with Charlie (I don’t even know if I can call myself a wallflower) but in some ways, I could see myself in him when he was with his friends and when he felt ‘infinite’ when he’s with them. I could see myself to him when he looked at people and observe them.
That made me miss my friends in high school but things changed and people changed too. It’s been a while since I felt infinite and being alive and I miss that feeling that’s why I kinda envy Charlie.
What I also loved about this book was the setting, it was in the 90’s. Actually, it started on the year when I was born. Then there were the quotes that just hit home.
I loved Charlie to bits. He’s a very lovable character and I worry about him so much whenever he experience things that are unbearable to some. I want him to be my little brother and I want to protect him and comfort him. I just hope he’s real.
Now I’m tempted to watch the movie this weekend.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Really good