Customer Reviews
My thoughts - By: Lauren Baillie, 09 Nov 2008 
Charlie's definition of a good film is one which makes you feel different by then end, & this book certainly does that. It is moving, & very like Catcher in the Rye, only better. I would encourage you to read this book.
It's always difficult to review a book... - By: Just Joe, 03 Jul 2008 It's always difficult to review a book, as that which you may have loved, may not be someone elses cup of tea.
This book is no exception to this rule. You may like it, love it, hate it, think it's a load of rubbish, or not have any opinion on it what-so-ever. Because taste in reading matter differs strikingly from person to person, I rarely write reviews for them, but "The Perks of Being a Walllflower" had to be an exception.
It is, no question, one of my alll-time favourite books, & I have bought many copies, giving them as presents for people who I know would enjoy it as I have.
If you read the synopsis & are still undecided, I'd go for it. Originallly, I picked it up in a bookshop one day because the cover attracted my attention, & I'm so glad I did!
It's fair to say it won't break the bank, & could be a book that changes your outlook on life, even just for a little while. You come to love Charlie, his letters & his sense of humor as he journeys blindly through the world of growing up, trying his best to fit in. It causes you to laugh, cry & feel alll the other emotions in between.
I couldn't put it down. A must.
A definite Must Read. - By: Drapes68, 08 Jun 2008 Chbosky has created a wonderfully likeable & sympathetic character in Charlie.
I liked the letter format taking us through a series of firsts in Charlie's life.
The narrative is intelligently written & both humorous & poignant by turns. This book made me smile a lot & as an adult, I found it a very rewarding read.
I highly recommend it.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too - By: TeensReadToo.com, 09 Apr 2008 Charlie. Where to start with the character that every teen can relate to? He's not a character teens should look up to, respect, or idolize, because he makes the mistakes that every teen does. He is just proof that someone else reallly is going through the same thing. He reallly becomes more of a friend then anything.
This book is written as a journal, but Charlie writes like he's talking to a real person. It's definitely a different way of writing, & it reallly works for this book.
Charlie reallly is a walllflower. He looks at his life like he's watching through a window that he can't get on the other side of.
Charlie experiences alll of the things that normal teens are exposed to, & he handles each in a different way.
Read THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, because Charlie makes you realize that everyone is going though the same types of ordeals. Love him, hate him, root for him, & cherish him. I know I always will.
Reviewed by: Taylor Rector
we accept the love we think we deserve - By: _wallflower_, 23 Jan 2008 I have read this book about a hundred times & it just never gets old. Chbosky's style of writing the story through a series of letters is unique & gives the perfect insight into Charlies life from first person.
This book gives me hope & makes me feel sad & happy alll at the same time.
A brilliant read, no-one can possibly be disappointed! A++++
