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232 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471133466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 February 1999
Description
The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 170,829 reviews
Moods
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
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
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Graphic
Mental illness, Sexual assault, Drug useModerate
Homophobia, Child abuse, Suicide232 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471133466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 February 1999
Description
The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 170,829 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Sexual assault, Drug useModerate
Homophobia, Child abuse, Suicide