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The Perks of Being Wallflower is an epic novel for any generation. After reading it three times, I am still deeply moved. This is a great coming-of-age story, perhaps as memorable as The Catcher in the Rye.

Charlie reaches out through letters that take you into his life. You find yourself recognizing what he is going through, and it opens your eyes and makes you realize you are not alone, no matter what.

In this novel, you will fall in love with the characters as they remind you of your friends. I think everyone should read this book because, like Charlie, we are all on a quest to find ourselves.

This brilliant first novel captures the reader’s mind. From when Charlie first realizes he is in love, to the times that he is infinite, and the moments he is in tears, Chbosky never fails to promise the reader something good. Something beautiful. Something infinite.

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LacerThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
today at 6:33 pm:
You obviously really do love this book, and you cover the motional impact of it well, but how about a premise? Some people don't know that this book is about a "Socially awkward freshman who feels insecure and is writing letters anonymously to get out all of his feelings."
 
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The_Adventurer said...
Apr. 9 at 10:22 am:
I fell in love with this book after Charlie's first letter. The point of view is beautiful and Charlie's character is relateable for almost anyone. This review is a great summary of what makes this book so connectable and memorable.
 
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otherpoetThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 18 at 12:23 am:
I've heard a lot about this book, but your review makes me want to go out and read it! You give just enough away to leave it intrigueing, yet interesting. Great writing!
 
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reader said...
Jan. 14 at 2:45 pm:
The characters are so messed up and yes, that does reflect real life, but instead of any kind of redemption, the book ends with the attitude that there's nothing to do with our messed up lives except accept it. It left me with a hangover feeling with no comfort in sight.
 
LacerThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. replied...
today at 6:35 pm :
Not true; the redemption of it was that Charlie always stayed at the sidelines, never actively participating in the world around him. He did drugs, hung out after school with a small group of friends that never grew. The ending was his way of saying he was going to start investing himself into the world around him and actively take in his reality. Its not about fixing your reality, its about finding it first.
 
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FerwaForever said...
Nov. 7, 2011 at 3:46 pm:
haha i JUST finish reading that like an hour ago! It was such a good book i loved it, and i'm really trying to get my parents to buy it for me 9check it out from library) it's SO good i highly reccommend people reading this 5/5 stars
 
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ThatGirlOverthereThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Oct. 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm:

 Well actualy I just found out that my poem isn't being displayed (though I can see it when I check my account) So please go to http://www.teenink.com/poetry/free_verse/article/372909/that-non-feeling/  and post your comment, no matter what you have to say; just give me some feedback!  :)

 

 
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ThatGirlOverthereThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Oct. 16, 2011 at 10:47 am:

 Well actually I just found out (by doing logout) that this poem of mine isn't displayed. Strange, hã? Ever happened to anyone? I receveid a e-mail confirmating that it was published on the site, and I can see it when I access my account. Either way, there it is: http://www.teenink.com/poetry/free_verse/article/372909/that-non-feeling/

 Hope you like it! Leave a comment  :)

 

 
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ThatGirlOverthereThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Oct. 16, 2011 at 6:28 am:

 OMG, this is such a funny coincidence! You see, this week I posted a poem here that I wrote, inspired by a passage of this book.

 I discouvered a sentence online about not wanting to feel. Just afterwords I found out that it belonged to 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'.

 It's was amazing since I was the first time ever I saw that emotion being described. Although my poem is very simple, I would love if you guys read it, since some of you already r... (more »)

 
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RockGirl182This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Aug. 11, 2011 at 11:33 pm:
I read The Perks Of Being A Wallflower in about six hours. Great book, maybe not my favorite but once you start you can't put it down until the last page :) 
 
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ohmakemeoverThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Jul. 20, 2011 at 11:44 pm:
I like your review because it is just neat enough to completely sum up the experience of the novel.  If I wrote a review, it would be one word: infinite.
 
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HaleyDRog. said...
Jun. 28, 2011 at 10:40 pm:
I am inlove with this book. By far, one of the best books I have ever read! Keep bringing it Chbosky! 
 
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sammyjanee This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Jun. 28, 2011 at 3:53 pm:
By far, my favorite novel. Great review, everyone should read the book.
 
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ilovewriting95This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
May 15, 2011 at 3:22 pm:
Great article and it sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing your opinion about this book and I will definitely add this book to my list of books that I will read over the summer. :)
 
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journalist_NYThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Apr. 23, 2011 at 1:21 pm:

this is my favorite book.

so honest and beautiful. :)

I think the author really wrote from the heart which made it even more interesting to read.

 
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ticktickboom said...
Apr. 23, 2011 at 1:10 pm:
Beautiful book. I was skeptical at first. Nothing could rival the blunt charm of holden caulfield right? In this book, Chbosky artfully recreates the fear of growing up, nostalgia for the past, and the difficulty, yet neccesity, of assuming the responsabilities that come with age. Yeah, so he is no Holden, but he is pretty darn close
 
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nohreen said...
Apr. 11, 2011 at 3:18 am:
I super love this book!!! 
 
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forevergirl8080 said...
Feb. 16, 2011 at 10:11 am:
I absolutely LOVE this book. I found it one day while waiting for my parents to pick me up from the library, and I fell in love with it.
 
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izzyrox1010 said...
Dec. 12, 2010 at 6:03 pm:
this is my favorite book in the entire world. period.
 
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Aly_MarieThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Nov. 20, 2010 at 3:09 pm:
I just LOVE this book !! An amazing novel :)
 
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SickImageThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Oct. 29, 2010 at 12:15 am:
My favorite book. I read it constantly and never get sick of it. So Wonderful!!
 
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Spazzmine said...
Oct. 7, 2010 at 3:35 am:
I read that book.It was amazing<3
 
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swimster23 This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Sept. 15, 2010 at 7:23 pm:
ver good book. I wasn't totally satisfied with your article though, because it never goes into depth about the story.  Try making it longer! :)
 
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eternalsunset This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Aug. 24, 2010 at 10:06 pm:
Perks is my ALL TIME favorite book. there's nothing as honestly beautiful out there. I wish Chbosky would write more.
 
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M.W.M. said...
Jul. 11, 2010 at 10:18 am:

i LOVE this book. books like these are the only books i like reading more than once for fun. they're also the only books that I can be reading and reading, and forget about the fact that I'm reading a book, because I'm just so submerged into the story.

It reminded me very much of my all time favorite The Catcher in the Rye.

 
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trblueThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
May 6, 2010 at 11:57 am:
this book was on my BN list then i took it off. this entry has moved me so mucyh that ist's back on my list. if this is not a graet book i'm coming back and putting u all on blast.
 
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charzard said...
May 6, 2010 at 9:32 am:
i love book! i was given it as a gift for a coming of age thingy. great book.
 
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Olivea said...
Apr. 20, 2010 at 9:05 pm:
I was very excited to read this book, but found it rather dissapointing. It was difficult to follow and the ending seemed to be disconnected from the rest of the novel.
 
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skywtchng said...
Apr. 14, 2010 at 5:52 pm:
didnt this book come out like five years ago or somethin...a little bit of a delay in the review but yeah still...best book ive read in a long long time
 
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ItsAFunnyStoryActually said...
Mar. 18, 2010 at 5:48 pm:
I always wanted to read this book, now I want to read it even more. Great review!
 
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ChevelleNichole<3 said...
Mar. 17, 2010 at 12:06 pm:
great review. this book is seriously one of the most amazing books i have ever read, and i read A LOT. hah. i would reccomend this book to anyone and everyone. if you havent read it, go right now and read it. seriously. now. :D
 
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rayj095This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 16, 2010 at 5:02 pm:
Very,very good book. It explains what really happens in highschool.
 
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alex9426This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Mar. 1, 2010 at 7:32 pm:
really good review, but i didn't like the book as much as you i think. yes it offers some great insight into high school life, but not my kind of book at all. but i liked this review and the insight it gave (and i think i overused the word insight, but oh well)
 
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Dandelion said...
Feb. 7, 2010 at 10:11 am:
A wonderful review for a wonderful book! I must admit, though, that I was a bit too young when I read it.
 
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jacks_sally said...
Jan. 16, 2010 at 10:15 pm:
I loove this book, great review for a great book!
 
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alex9426This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Nov. 11, 2009 at 8:23 pm:
this is a great review. now i'm gonna have to go out and find it cuz i wanna read it
 
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charzard said...
Oct. 20, 2009 at 5:11 pm:
OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I thought I was the only one that knew this book existed!! Great review!
 
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pap3rxh3art said...
Oct. 20, 2009 at 4:14 pm:
i love love love this book! <3 :]
 
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taylor M. said...
Feb. 24, 2009 at 11:45 pm:
OMG!!!this was one of the best books i have ever read.ilove this book=)
 
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steph56 said...
Feb. 9, 2009 at 2:24 pm:
Great review!
 
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IamAwallFlower said...
Jan. 24, 2009 at 5:13 pm:
This is wonderful! It is one of my favorite books, I have read it five times! I love it!

Also, you wrote about it really well!
 
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Ohlene914 said...
Jan. 24, 2009 at 6:35 pm:
This book is really amazing, it actually shows what we really go through in High school.
 
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artofthedeath said...
Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:28 pm:
i thoroughly enjoyed that novel. It was one of my favorites. Still is. I agree with you. Except, I read it when I was still "new" or "ignorant" to the stufff that goes on in life. It was a learning experience for me. Changed my life. I still hold it dear. It's one of the books that I would hesitate letting my friends borrow.
 
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kdbug09 said...
Nov. 7, 2008 at 7:18 pm:
i love this book. me and my sister were the first to hear of it in the town i live in and we made all our friends read it. its so compelling and addicting. its in my top 5 faves.
 
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