Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Series: Stand Alone Published by MTV Books and Pocket Books on February 1, 1999 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary Source: Bought Buy on Amazon Goodreads Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the...

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