Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

144 reviews

isasbuchwelt's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.25

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" von Stephen Chbosky ist ein  Coming-of-Age-Roman, der die emotionale Achterbahnfahrt der Adoleszenz auf ehrliche Weise einfängt. Das Buch folgt dem Protagonisten, Charlie, einem introvertierten Jugendlichen, der sich in einer Welt voller Unsicherheiten und Selbstfindung befindet.

Chbosky's Schreibstil ermöglicht es dem Leser, sich mit Charlies Gedanken und Gefühlen zu identifizieren. Die Charaktere sind komplex und gut entwickelt, und ihre Freundschaften sind herzerwärmend. Die Geschichte behandelt ernste Themen wie Trauma, Sucht und sexuelle Identität, ohne jemals oberflächlich zu sein.

Das Buch ist durchzogen von Briefen, die Charlie an einen anonymen Freund schreibt, was dem Leser das Gefühl gibt, direkt in Charlies Gedankenwelt einzutauchen. Die Handlung nimmt einige Wendungen, die den Leser dazu anregen, über die eigene Jugend und die Bedeutung von Freundschaft nachzudenken.

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" ist ein Buch, das einen nach dem Lesen noch lange begleitet. Es erinnert daran, wie es ist, heranzuwachsen, sich zu verändern und sich selbst zu akzeptieren. Eine bewegende Lektüre für Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene gleichermaßen.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Sexual assault

jennifereads_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual assault, Car accident, Rape, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse

greentea14_s's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

2.5

I like how it brought up important topics but it was a bit like torture to read especially near the end when it was being dragged on for so long.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Addiction, and Homophobia

cowahbull's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad tense

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Sexual assault

finn_tr's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-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

4.25

this book absolutely destroyed me. it's so beautifully sad. a perfect imper ect story about growing up, and dealing with past trauma. especially Brad and Patrick's relationship hurt me so much.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault

jamiedavies's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual assault, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Addiction

rrsilel's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

2023: wonderful, wonderful book. though it didn't have the same impact on me this time it's still a very emotional and thought-provoking read. 

2022: a beautiful book written in a very interesting way. i could see myself in the protagonist, showing me a new perspective on friends, feelings and life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Pedophilia, and Homophobia

Minor: Addiction, Car accident, and Death

ankiaisreading's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Racism, Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

jellymart's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Addiction and Abandonment

readerreading234's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This is a really good book but a bit heavy at parts so just be prepared :) i hope you like(d) it as much as i did!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Body shaming, Physical abuse, Outing, Drug use, Drug abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Rape, Addiction, Alcohol, Grief, Cursing, and Child death

Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Medical content