The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Stephen Chbosky

240 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie is attempting to navigate through the uncharted territory of high school. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family ...

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Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 67%
sad 66%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 35%
dark 31%
funny 22%
challenging 18%
tense 11%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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