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Summary: The Best
Review: The thing that really makes this book great is how much I related to it. Is it possible to be in love with a book character? I only wish Charlie was real so I could have a chance of knowing him. The way Charlie says that the most recent book he has read is his facorite is me. The only thing is, I have read other books, and this is still my favorite.
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Summary: "And in that moment, I swear we were infinite"
Review: One of my favourite books. Someone lent it to me, as the person said that I remind them of the main character. I pushed off reading it and pushed it off some more, and when I finally did, I realized that I shouldn't have. It was frightening to see how similiar I was to the main character, Charlie. The book portrays an innocent youth who learns to live life, love life, among loving others. Learning of how the world can be and how to deal with the world at times. It is hard to summarize this novel, but it would be a waste of time to read reviews when I t hink every person should read it themselves. Even though it is written for an audience of youths, I believe that many people don't learn the lessons that are taught in those years, and to reminisce of what it was like when you are young while turning each page, well it is well worth the investment.
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Summary: Reading Experiences by 5 pupils from Germany
Review: The book "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky is about Charly, a young boy, who writes letters to an anonymous friend about his life, problems and thoughts.We liked reading „The Perks of Being a Wallflower". In our opinion it's easy to understand even if you don't know several words. The only problem we had was to remember all the things that happen because the story skips sometimes from one place to another.
Stephen Chbosky found a good way to make the narrator's feelings accessible to the reader because it's written in diary style. Charly writes in colloquial speech and doesn't try to find the best words to express himself. He only writes what he feels. We think that everyone can put himself in Charlie's place in some situations although the story is too exaggerated because Charly combines nearly every problem young people may have and we can't believe that one person has all these problems.
Most of the time we could understand his feelings but in our opinion his behaviour often is incomprehensible. He does things we would never do. For example he admits his best friend to kiss him also he isn't in love with him.
All in all we think it's a good book about the life of a young boy and you get to know Charly better than best friends because he talks about things that seem too intimate to talk about.
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Summary: Not Too Shabby
Review: The whole time I was reading this book, I was thinking, "This sounds like S.E. Hinton could have written parts of this story." This book relly reminded me of several of her books, including Tex and Taming the Star Runner. The sex, the drugs, the hidden endings. Charlie's life was turned upsidown when his friend comitted suicide. Now he is a freshman in high school...As I went through the book (which I read in one sitting), I found myself not really being able to relate to Charlie and his situations. Yes, I have friends that are seniors (which are all of the friends Charlie has), but I found that the constant drug usage was something that I just don't relate well with. But I did feel like I knew Charlie when he was talking about the way he thinks about people. And the way he feels. The author did a marvelous job of creating Charlie and making his emotions seem real. Gold star for that one. But overall, The Perks of Being A Wallflower is a good book. Hard to believe at times, but at others, so perfect it's hard to believe that someone could actually write something that expresses human emotion so well...I enjoyed this book, and I belive just about anyone who picks it up will too.
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Summary: Refreshingly wonderful, a classic
Review: I've read a lot of books and have many favorites, but this book is near the top of my list and one that I'll read again and again even though I never re-read books. I loathe reading books in diary-format, but this book is different and the format really works well with the story. (plus, it's not actually a diary, the main character, Charlie, is writing letters)
After having finshed reading the book (having only starting it the night before) and I was amazed at what emotions it brought up and how it made me feel. I've read tons of books, and I've gotten that feeling of truely understanding and empathizing with a protagonist before. But this is the first time I've read a book and actually felt that I was the character. I know that sounds goofy, but it's true. At first I thought it was because my personality and history was similar to his, but I think that's just how the book was written -the same exact way thoughts run through your mind (he even side-tracks at times.) Charlie's thoughts, are so genuinely honest and unconstrained, it's as if those were the same thoughts you had(or are having)back when you were young and innocent.
This book is more than just another story of a boy coming of age, it's unique in how well it explains people's emotions (as he also explains the emotions of many other, different characters.) I never cry when reading books, but this one gave me that fluttery feeling on more than one occasion. Silent crying. This book isn't one that you rent from the library to read, it's one you buy since you'll to read it alot more than once and probably read again and again years from now.
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Summary: Wallflowers of the world
Review: Anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, dealt with suicide, teenage homosexuality, the punk scene in suburbia, family problems, or bad teenage years, this is the book for you.
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Summary: My New Favorite Book
Review: Stephen Chbosky really captures the soul of Charlie, and takes you through his life. Throughout the story, you befriend Charlie, and are sad when the story ends. It's still hard accepting that he isn't real.
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Summary: A refreshing outsider's perspective
Review: The reason this book works is that Chbosky made Charlie convincing. He's an awkward kid--very shy, and a real late bloomer. He doesn't understand how to act naturally in social situations. His awkwardness underscores how difficult and confusing interactions between teenagers can be. What do you do when a girl likes you, all your friends think you'd be great together, and you just feel sort of ho-hum about her? How do you act at your first beer party? Charlie sure doesn't know, and it is always entertaining to see him make his best efforts to fit in and do the right thing. A worthwhile read.
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Summary: Sad and sweet
Review: This book was awesome. I started reading it and didn't put it down until I finished it. It is so sad and heartbreaking. It's about a teenage nobody who suddenly makes friends with popular kids. They begin to trust him with all their secrets because he's so quiet and "safe". He becomes exposed to parts of their lives they would hide from everyone else. He experiences love and loss, and discovers some secrets about himself and his family that he never knew about before. A great book about personal revalation and growth. It's a very easy read and written in a uinque style....letters to a person the main character doesn't know. All in all, a great book.
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Summary: The greatest new voice in teen literature
Review: I was a little neglectant to read this book at first, but I promised a friend I would, so when I saw it in the book store I bought it. I started reading it, and the main character caught my attention instantly. He was so insightful and real, and told the truth even when countless other people would have lied. The book doesn't pick up the pace till about page 30, where it becomes impossible to put it down. When I let people barrow it, I always say, "read it when you have a lot of time, because you won't be able to stop reading." The only time I could stop was when Charlie described being 'Infinite'. And it was like my whole world all of the sudden made sense. I just dropped the book and realized that Charlie wasn't a great character, he was one of the greatest characters in recent books. I honestly don't think this book could have been better, other people may disagree, but some people are so busy comparing this book to "Catcher" that it fogs over how good this book is. They actually describe this in the book, when people say Kurt Cobain is the new John Lennon. I think that was Chbosky shouting out, "Hey, I know no one can being truly original now. And I know teens will always be compared to Holden. But I am going to try anyway."
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