The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is definitely a page-turner. Inside you will find letters after letters, containing the life events of a boy called Charlie, both concerning school and family. Charlie is not his real name, nor is any of the other characters, for the true letter-writer wants to keep his, along with others, names anonymous. Through the book, you will get a deep inside look at his life and the struggles, along with the perks, of being a teenager. The end is filled with an epilogue, which closes many questions and frustrations, along with an afterward, which is a meaningful letter 20-years later giving very meaningful words of advice. By the end, I had a very deep connection to all of the characters and I truly believe that anyone who reads will love it just as much as I. While reading this book I felt understood, along with getting a better idea of what others might be going through. It opened my eyes and was ultimately worth the read. It was a short novel, but the details on every page made me really slow down to grasp what was going on. You will cry tears of sadness and happiness and hopefully will come out of the book with a sense of recognition and acceptance. To sum up, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a must-read for any teenager hoping to feel understood and a sense of others’ emotions as well. This book was also turned into a movie adaptation, which is an equally wonderful and great visualization of the characters and their stories.
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