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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

27 reviews

booksoversecondbreakfast's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

4.75

I almost DNFed this book. It's a book for high schoolers about high schoolers, and since I'm nearing my thirties, it didn't seem like this book was for me. The writing felt too simplistic and not deep enough. It felt too childish. But I gave it a bit more of a chance when I realized more about what he was going through. I learned of the experiences and pain that contributed to Charlie's simplistic view of his day-to-day teenage life. And then book began to make so much more sense, and I began to see its beauty. I saw my own story and pains reflected in Charlie's and could see the experiences I shared decades ago as a teen reflected in Charlie's. This book captures the effects of Charlie's source of pain so well - better than I've ever experienced in a book, and I was feel so grateful to get to read such a beautiful story capturing and empathizing with that pain. I read this book in the form of an audiobook, and this will definitely be a book I'll be purchasing a physical copy of to read over and over in the future.

And to any young person reading this, who relates to the pain experienced in this story, I just wanted to pile on and remind you that there really is light at the end of the tunnel. What used to haunt you will lose its ability to hold you down. And you will be okay.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Homophobia, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Abortion, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Forced institutionalization

themelaniewaite's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

There’s just something about re-reading a book that you love and having the chance to revisit the story and all the ways it once made you feel. Though this is far from a comforting storyline, taking the time to read it again, through an adult lens and distanced from the teen that once needed this story, it’s like visiting an old friend that made you feel safe and seen in their presence. 

I have so much love for this book (and the movie tbh), and have been recommending it from the moment I first read it. Even all these years later, it holds such a special place in my heart. Charlie will always be a character I resonate with. The storytelling format being in the style of letters - as though the reader is the receiver - makes it so much more personal, and adds a layer of relatability to Charlie’s character. He shares and expresses so much I wish I had been brave enough to share at fifteen - or even when I first read this (and now!). 

It is such a unique method of writing and truly captures the turmoils in those formidable coming-of-age years. I do wonder how life may have turned out if I had the chance to read this earlier sooner, but I truly believe this story found me just when I needed it and I will be forever grateful to Stephen Chbosky for this remarkable, beautiful book. 

TW: 

There are a lot of heavy themes within this book, including (but not limited to): SA, r-pe, child SA, mental health, homophobia, ab-se, ab-rtion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abortion, and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

sleepyochre's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Car accident

lottata's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Drug use, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

mysafe_place's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was the second time that I've read the book and I think it was good that I did since I read it differently now, in some way. I believe that anyone who was the "quiet kid" in school or still is should definitely read it and will recognise themselves in it. It is written in a simple manner and that makes it easy to understand but at the same time there is just enough room for interpretation. The whole concept of Charlie writting to someone (the reader) makes it way more personal and that was what I think makes the book so special, so poignant, what makes this book stand out. Without this concept it would have been rather basic as I imagine. 
I did love it and really enjoyed reading it. Totally recommend! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Grief

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Addiction, Eating disorder, and Car accident

cturn's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Homophobia, Infidelity, Grief, and Outing

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Rape, and Sexual violence

Minor: Sexual content

readerreading234's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This is a really good book but a bit heavy at parts so just be prepared :) i hope you like(d) it as much as i did!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Abortion, Outing, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Medical content

jacklyn_patricia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Physical abuse and Rape

laraximenes's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Grief

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Child abuse

readingden's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment