The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is  about a young boy named Charlie. Charlie writes letters to the reader telling them about the ups and downs in his life as he enters high school and is exposed to new things. He meets Sam and Patrick who guide him on his adventure through parties, sports events, art shows, and romance. He becomes a wallflower; he absorbs everything around him and does as everyone else does. Throughout Charlie's letters, you see him slowly come out of his shell and grow into a new person, and the letters even make you see the world in a different way.

I liked this book because it seemed as though you were growing right along with Charlie. His letters make you see things in more detail, and appreciate the smaller things. Also, the book actually had me laughing. There's a lot of funny quotes in the book that even in the most serious moments will have you mustering a smile. Another reason I liked this book so much was because at some points it was relatable. We've all experienced the feeling of being completely new and younger than everyone else, and we've all felt alone at one point or another. Charlie is just a charming character, and you feel a close attachment to him through his letters.

Helena Robbins