Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chhobsky
Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a coming-of-age novel that follows Charlie, an introverted and observant child, through his freshman year of high school in a Pittsburgh suburb.
The book explores life from the point of view of Charlie, a shy high school boy with a troublesome past. The novel details Charlie’s unconventional style of thinking as he navigates between the worlds of adolescence and adulthood, and attempts to deal with poignant questions spurred by his interactions with both his friends and family.
The book addresses a range of themes dispassionately, including drugs, friendship, body image, first love, suicide, eating disorders, and sexuality. The novel champions and celebrates inclusivity and tolerance by showing both how people can blossom when they are accepted for who they are and how painful life can be for people who are ignored or mistreated.
What I Liked
Interesting coming of age novel.
What I Did Not Like
Nothing – good read.
