the perks of being a wallflower novel by stephen chbosky

The narration was great, it brought forth the many emotions that Charlie endures through that year of high school. I think this book is one that people of all ages can relate to, and enjoy. I remember being in high school, just trying to find my place, trying to figure out where I fit in.

Personally, I connected so much with Charlie. I cannot wait for my 13 year old son to read (or listen) to this one. I picked this selection for a book club read, to determine if it was appropriate for middle/high school kids to read. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie must learn to navigate those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.Ī number one New York Times best seller for more than a year, an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000) and Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000), and with millions of copies in print, this novel for teens (or 'wallflowers' of more-advanced age) will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps feel nostalgic for those moments when you, too, tiptoed onto the dance floor of life. Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes.

Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. First dates, family drama, and new friends. The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant 'wallflower' Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. Also a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a funny, touching, and haunting modern classic. Charlie’s friends are moving away at the end of the story.Now with a brand new afterword to mark the 20th anniversary of a beloved cult classic! The number one New York Times best-selling coming-of-age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory.Do you like that the story is told through letters? Do you feel you know the kind of person Charlie is? His friends and family?.Are you familiar with the songs and bands? Why do you think Charlie speaks about them so often?

Talk about the mixed tapes in the story.

Are there elements that are universal to every family dynamic? Has anything about Charlie’s family surprised you? Describe aunt Helen.

How do you feel about Patrick and Brad’s relationship? Do you think Patrick is understanding of Brad’s feelings? What chance at a relationship do they have? Do you think that you can have a ‘true’ relationship built on secrets?.

What do you think being a wallflower is? Do you agree with Bob’s definition?.

Why do you think Charlie wants to remain anonymous? Have there been times when you wish you could have, or did?.

The perks of being a wallflower novel by stephen chbosky