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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
are you kidding me, i don’t even know what else to say
Още когато гледах филма знаех, че тази книга бързо ще се превърне в една от любимите ми, но със сигурност не очаквах да ме докосне по толкова много начини. I didn't expect to feel so... empty(?) after finishing it.. така сякаш авторът взе частица от мен и я затвори между страниците на "the perks of being a wallflower" завинаги.
Не знам какво друго да кажа освен че обичам тази книга, обичам всеки един герой и всяка част от историята.
Чувствам толкова много, но мога да напиша толкова малко. Защото тази книга не може да бъде описана, тя трябва да бъде почувствана. Чак тогава човек ще разбере защо речникът ми си събра багажа и си тръгна в най-важния момент.
A solid 5/5. I recommend for sure!
Не знам какво друго да кажа освен че обичам тази книга, обичам всеки един герой и всяка част от историята.
Чувствам толкова много, но мога да напиша толкова малко. Защото тази книга не може да бъде описана, тя трябва да бъде почувствана. Чак тогава човек ще разбере защо речникът ми си събра багажа и си тръгна в най-важния момент.
A solid 5/5. I recommend for sure!
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
To say this book was an emotional roller coaster would be a disservice. From start to finish the book constantly kept me on my toes, almost feeling like every 5 pages made me feel a different intense feeling. I cried, I laughed and I smiled, which for me is the sign of a truly incredible book. The diary style and the fast pace nature that Chbosky writes the book, ensures that even when the plot isn’t thrilling, it still keeps the reader engaged. The book is narrated by the main character, Charlie, a teenage boy who’s exploring this new realm of social life for the first time, from drinks and drugs to sex, Charlie truly does experience majority of his first in this book. A coming of age story with undertones of grief and abuse, makes the story relatable for many young people, even if that relation isn’t to the struggles the main character goes through mentally, they can certainly relate to the social awkwardness of the social situations he explores. The book excellently portrays the effects of mental health and the damage it can do to people, it also shows clearly that if you talk and seek help, you can be helped. The first book that I have given 5 stars since I have started rating books and for good reason, as someone who has autism, I thought that Chbosky’s portrayal of the autistic Charlie was very accurate and was something I could relate to. The issues of homophobia, sexual assault and abuse are central to the book, which each character struggling with one of the things I named. I think Chbomsky, navigates these issues with skill, showing the effects of each equally. Similarly to The Alchemist but for a completely different reason, I think this book is an essential read for young teens and young adults, as no matter who you are, you will relate to something in this book.
oh. my. f**kin. God.
stop everything you're doing and read this book. please. do yourself a favour.
it's heart-rending and heart-warming at the same time. dark and filled with hope. and taught me so much about mental health and how to navigate bad things. it felt like a warm hug and a kiss on the forehead. and it's just wow.
i can see why it's a YA classic, because it deserves it.
stop everything you're doing and read this book. please. do yourself a favour.
it's heart-rending and heart-warming at the same time. dark and filled with hope. and taught me so much about mental health and how to navigate bad things. it felt like a warm hug and a kiss on the forehead. and it's just wow.
i can see why it's a YA classic, because it deserves it.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Changed my life, I revisit it often
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault
This book was really tough for me to rate. I originally picked it up because I absolutely loved the movie. Because of the format that it’s written in, I think I preferred the movie version. It was more visual. There isn’t a lot of description when a book is written in letter format. This book really reminded me of The Catcher in the Rye. It was written in first pov that really made you feel like you were in Charlie’s head. It was like word vomit and this really showed his state of mind. As someone who has anxiety, I really appreciated that because over thinking is what I do, much like Charlie. He went through so much and in the end, I was really glad he has so many people who loved him and supported him. It was a great book, very emotional.
emotional
reflective
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I attempted to read this my freshman year of high school and again my freshman year of college. All I could think was "why do people like this so much?" I can give this book some credit for the epistolary style and its celebration of all things quirky and off beat, but it's not high ranking for me. I found it boring, which is probably a result not being patient with this character. Maybe one day I'll go back and try it again.
I loved this book, and I think it is a definite must read for anyone who has ever felt as though they are on the fringe of society.
*a few spoilers ahead*
At 23, I'm not exactly the target audience probably, since the main character is beginning high school and I've finished college already. I can't decide if it's a good or bad thing I read this so late.
It's good because it is quite melancholy, and there's a chance I would have slipped even further into that if I read it in my already-quite-melancholy state during high school...which could have been too much. On the other hand, that's precisely why it would have been good to read it then- to have something to connect to when all else seemed disconnected. As much as I connected with it now, it was more of a "Oh yes, I remember that" type of connection rather than a "Oh yes, I am going through exactly the same thing" connection. Still meaningful, but different.
Charlie is definitely a strange bird, but in a good way I think. I'll be honest and say that I didn't see the issue with Aunt Helen coming at all. In a way, I think it diminished the story to be honest. The reason Charlie was so easy to relate to was that he saw things just a little bit differently, and I felt like the Aunt Helen issue was supposed to "explain" why he was different. I personally would have liked it much better if it was just different...because he was different. No terrible trauma or anything, just a kid who was the way he was.
I also felt that way about him letting Patrick kiss him. He didn't seem to actively want it yet he couldn't say that to Patrick. I get that he didn't want to kick the guy when he was down, but at the same time he needs to truly be himself and say no. Letting someone kiss or touch you just to make themselves feel better is a terrible thing, in my opinion. It sends the message that you don't feel you have control over your own body and that is disheartening in my opinion.
I will say, this book is not about a true loner, which is what I expected for some reason. I think perhaps the point is that Charlie was/would be a loner except for the advice to "participate." As someone who struggles with that myself, I have to say that he had a much easier time finding friends than I ever had. He walks up to Patrick and Sam and boom, best friends who are older and cooler and yet still like you and introduce you to a ready made circle of people. Quite a lucky strike there, Charlie. I appreciate that it shows everyone does have a place, but he could have struggled a little bit more to find it. Yes, he had issues with friends...but he still had them. He had issues with his family...but it was still a caring environment. I mean, if I get hospitalized I'm having maybe 3 visitors (and 2 of those are my parents, the other is my husband).
I feel like this review is making it sound like I didn't like the book, which I really really did. I guess it's just easier to put into words what I would have improved versus the already great parts.
Some things are just infinite.
*a few spoilers ahead*
At 23, I'm not exactly the target audience probably, since the main character is beginning high school and I've finished college already. I can't decide if it's a good or bad thing I read this so late.
It's good because it is quite melancholy, and there's a chance I would have slipped even further into that if I read it in my already-quite-melancholy state during high school...which could have been too much. On the other hand, that's precisely why it would have been good to read it then- to have something to connect to when all else seemed disconnected. As much as I connected with it now, it was more of a "Oh yes, I remember that" type of connection rather than a "Oh yes, I am going through exactly the same thing" connection. Still meaningful, but different.
Charlie is definitely a strange bird, but in a good way I think. I'll be honest and say that I didn't see the issue with Aunt Helen coming at all. In a way, I think it diminished the story to be honest. The reason Charlie was so easy to relate to was that he saw things just a little bit differently, and I felt like the Aunt Helen issue was supposed to "explain" why he was different. I personally would have liked it much better if it was just different...because he was different. No terrible trauma or anything, just a kid who was the way he was.
I also felt that way about him letting Patrick kiss him. He didn't seem to actively want it yet he couldn't say that to Patrick. I get that he didn't want to kick the guy when he was down, but at the same time he needs to truly be himself and say no. Letting someone kiss or touch you just to make themselves feel better is a terrible thing, in my opinion. It sends the message that you don't feel you have control over your own body and that is disheartening in my opinion.
I will say, this book is not about a true loner, which is what I expected for some reason. I think perhaps the point is that Charlie was/would be a loner except for the advice to "participate." As someone who struggles with that myself, I have to say that he had a much easier time finding friends than I ever had. He walks up to Patrick and Sam and boom, best friends who are older and cooler and yet still like you and introduce you to a ready made circle of people. Quite a lucky strike there, Charlie. I appreciate that it shows everyone does have a place, but he could have struggled a little bit more to find it. Yes, he had issues with friends...but he still had them. He had issues with his family...but it was still a caring environment. I mean, if I get hospitalized I'm having maybe 3 visitors (and 2 of those are my parents, the other is my husband).
I feel like this review is making it sound like I didn't like the book, which I really really did. I guess it's just easier to put into words what I would have improved versus the already great parts.
Some things are just infinite.