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

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This used to be my absolutely favourite book when I was around 14 (7 years ago) so I decided to reread it (just before starting college!). I definitely liked it better back then (I think in general it appeals to a younger audience) and I still remembered the major plot lines / "twists". Besides that I still loved it, felt with the characters and felt inspired all over again. 

I love the characters and the depiction of realistic relationships, the amount of relatable moments, the symbolism and descriptions, the subtleness when talking about sensitive topics. The letter format also makes it feel much realer and raw. 

Not a ton happens in this book, but that's something I usually love. I love reading about mundane lives, mundane observations and the little things that make us human. 
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