A review by emsemce123
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

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

4.5

A lesson on the importance of being present in the moment and taking action and not just being a wallflower. A story about a kid named Charlie and his first year of high school, making friends, discovering books and music and drugs, first relationships and forst loves, and dealing with his family and learning about something he's kept repressed for so long. It's funny in its small moments without ever sacrificing it's sincerity, and though my adolescence was very unlike Charlie's I'm almost positive everyone who was ever a freshman can relate to one or more characters and situations in this book. I wouldn't say it makes me nostalgic and while I wouldn't say it's a particularly happy story (it is but it's not only a happy story if you catch my drift) there's something to be gained from reading this. Especially if you never have. 
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