Review by jackalore - The Perks of Being a Wallflower

jackalore 's review for:

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

4.5

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I think it’s crazy that it’s taken me twelve years to even open a book that was popular in 2012. Apparently it came out in 1999. It’s one of those books that are so good I feel the need to write the author a letter, and I might.

Charlie is so important of a character. I don’t think I’ve ever read a male character to empathetic and gentle. I fell in love with his ability to look at situations as a whole. I’m very relatable to him in this way. I’m also relatable to him in the sense that I often catch myself not participating in life. It’s hard to notice these moments, even while being aware of them. I think the love Charlie has for his aunt despite her

abuse

was incredibly important for people like me to read about. It’s hard not to love your

abuser

when they are so kind to you, when they are part of your family.

Dying suddenly only complicates things even worse because of lack of closure and clarity

. I have dreams too. I wonder if

I'll end up in the hospital too

.

I like to think that Charlie is doing well for himself. That maybe he writes essays or edits books or owns a small publishing company. I hope he’s happy. I know he will be. I can’t believe I forgot that we are all infinite. I will try not to forget again.

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