A review by angrybookworm
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

I have always loved this movie but never read the book and I am so glad that I finally did. This really captures mental health and the complexities of being on the outside and having moments of being on the inside. It does sort of romanticize mental illness which I don't love but there are just so many lines that I think capture the feelings I have so perfectly that it's hard to be too mad about it. (Besides I think the movie did more damage than the book because it took out a lot of context and the thought process that Charlie has). Truly beautiful writing and I already want to read it again.