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A review by thatotheramber
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was an emotional journey filled with captivating captivating characters told in the most boring way possible.
Now, let me say after having finished the book I can see *why* it was told the way it was. However, while I was reading, the rambling stream of consciousness was exhausting. I listened to this on audiobook and there were several times I increased the speed because I honestly just wanted the book to be over. I very nearly DNFed the book, but I powered through because I genuinely loved the characters and wanted to see where the journey ended up.
This makes rating the book tricky. On one hand, I was emotionally invested at points and I appreciated the book as a whole. On the other hand, I didn't really enjoy the experience a good 75% of the time. Rating the book 3.25 stars seems equal parts generous and yet almost not enough.
Now, let me say after having finished the book I can see *why* it was told the way it was. However, while I was reading, the rambling stream of consciousness was exhausting. I listened to this on audiobook and there were several times I increased the speed because I honestly just wanted the book to be over. I very nearly DNFed the book, but I powered through because I genuinely loved the characters and wanted to see where the journey ended up.
This makes rating the book tricky. On one hand, I was emotionally invested at points and I appreciated the book as a whole. On the other hand, I didn't really enjoy the experience a good 75% of the time. Rating the book 3.25 stars seems equal parts generous and yet almost not enough.