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

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

4.5 stars

I forgot how much I love this book. Most of my memories of Charlie's story come from the movie, but reading the book again brought back all the emotions. I had forgotten that it was written through a series of letters to the reader. I love that format when reading a physical book. It was so heartwarming, and all I wanted to do was to hug Charlie throughout the whole book. That guy deserves happiness more than many people I know. Definitely worth the read. I highly recommend this to teens and above, as the exploration of identity and life choices is well-developed and might help more than one person. Do yourself a favor and give this book a shot.