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Perks of Being a Wallflower |
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Rating:  Summary: Ending almost ruins this incredible novel about H.S. . . . Review: Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower is charming, sincere and amusing. Charlie, the main character or narrator, so to speak, is interesting and insightful and this angst-driven novel is one of the better ones I've read as of late. Fans of Blake Nelson's novel, Girl, will find Charlie the male version of Andrea Marr and those who liked the book Youth in Revolt will love The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Anyone who survived (barely, I'm sure) high school thanks to The Smiths, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, soul-searching classics like Catcher in the Rye, mix tapes and long drives with friends who were snubbed by the Beautiful People will find familiarity with Charlie's yearning to fit in while dealing with a friend's suicide, a family member's death and issues, like rape and homosexuality, that are now commonplace in the halls of today's High School USA. Chbosky has a nice writing style and draws the reader into Charlie's world to the point where you may not want to put the book down. This book falls short, however, with the ending. The last chapter thoroughly disappoints and makes me wonder how the book's ending got passed its editor. I was so irate at how Chbosky chose to leave his character at the end of his freshman year in high school that it almost ruined the book for me. Although I had a bad taste in my mouth when I was finished, the rest of the novel is worthwhile especially when more attention should be paid to the Darias of today's high schools and not the Star Football player or the Crazy Kid with the Gun.
Rating:  Summary: One of my favorites, if not my favorite, book Review: I loved this book so much. It was completely honest. I don'tagree at all those of you that are critizing the book and saying it isunrealistic. Charlie's sometimes scattered way of writing is wonderful because it is like exactly the thoughts as they happen in his head. I know, because when I write, it often comes out the same way. I felt like I understood everything that was being said; even if I haven't had those exact same experiences.
Rating:  Summary: The best book ever written Review: the perks of being a wallflower captures the essence of a generation. Some of the things Charlie goes through are a bit dramatic for a young teen but the feelings that float through his head are similar to the ones that i feel. i think this book is a must read for everyone who is going to be entering their freshman year in september.
Rating:  Summary: .amazing. absolutly and completely amazing. Review: i cannot possibly think of any words to describe how much i love this book. i am IN love this book. it left me utterly in awe at how relatable and so-much-like-me it is. i take it with me in my bag literally everywhere, and have already gotten around 30 people to read it as well.when i become a literature teacher, i will make this book a mandatory read for my class. stephen chbosky, i wish so much i could meet you because you intrigue me to an extent that you will never be able to fathom. ever.
Rating:  Summary: Couldn't Put it Down!! Review: This is bar none the greatest book I have ever read. The author's tone was very sincere in which a teenager, like myself, could understand very easily. I recomend this book to everyone who was, or is, a teenager and knows how it feels to grow up as one.
Rating:  Summary: Its a GOOD BOOK! Review: I enjoyed this book alot, it kept my eyes on the pages. I noticed alot of changes in Charlie and it forced me to look at what I went through during those days. I really liked this book, and I recommend it.
Rating:  Summary: This book is perfect for all teenagers! I loved it so much! Review: I wish I could give more than five stars for this book. It was so good. Im 15 years old and I don't read a lot...but I read this book in two days its so great. It is about a boy and his first year of highschool. This book is so real, and it doesn't hold back on any issues. Its funny and emotional at the same time- its not all hum-drum. It leaves you with a great feeling! I just loved it so much. It was worth more than $12!!! please read it! you WILL LOVE it!
Rating:  Summary: Awesome Review: I really liked this book. It was in teresting to see how Charlie went throught the toils and tourtures of high school. He had to deal with most of the stuff that teens deal with today. The only thing that i would change about about this book was the authors language. He used shall we say adult langue that teenagers don't use. Overall this book was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating:  Summary: VERY, VERY POWERFUL Review: What can I say? This is the best book that I have ever read, better than "Catcher In The Rye" in my opinion. The main character, Charlie, kind of reminds me of Homer from the book "The Human Comedy" (read it!) except wimpier. I think the wimpiness is a good thing for his characterization, contrary to what many of you think. The story is all the more powerful when you can identify with a character who actually CRIES sometimes. The thing that made this book so great was probably Charlie's sympathy for everything else. This book didn't just revolve around sports or sex (admit it, sex was only a small part). Being a 13-year-old, I know that most teenagers aren't so open about the things that Charlie writes about, which actually adds to the book's uniqueness and the fact that it is impossible to put down. If there was one thing I was disappointed in, it was the fact that Charlie was so perfect. I know some people would say he was disturbed, but he seemed really intelligent in a different way than people usually view intelligence. He never made any really big mistakes in the whole book (except for the scene where he kissed Sam instead of his girlfriend, but that was just him being honest). Wouldn't a normal teenager do SOMETHING that they later regret? Also, notice that Charlie never mentions feeling guilty or angry throughout the whole book, as far as I can remember. He is always just sad, which is kind of unrealistic. Another thing that could bring the reader down is that Charlie's friends are so perfect, and he gets to experience things like the "Rocky Horror Picture Show". What about all the teenagers who have no friends and are stuck in the house all day watching TV while the popular kids go to movies and parties?
Rating:  Summary: I read this book in under a week Review: I think that was a great book. One of the reviews said that it should have censored it but if it were censored then it wouldn't have seemed real. Censorship makes books fake. I really liked this book and would recommend it to anyone in high school..
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