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

dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.25

The way Charlie was perceived by characters in the book and how he comes across in his letters gave me whiplash because they were two different persons. The writing is simple and the narration stiff and clumsy, which gives the plot an awkward angle. Not to mention it being overburdened with cultural references that make you feel like you are reading the Hipster's handbook. Overall, I understand why this book is considered important but to me it's overrated.
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