The perks of being a wallflower
Stephen Chobsky
Rating-5/5
Age reccomendation-pg-13
Charlie is a freshman.
And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it.
Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.
Wow, this is pretty special. It's a real life changer. The charecters were awesome, I loved Charlie, Sam and Patrick like they were dear friends of mine. The whole book gave me the feeling of... Specialness, like just being there and just feeling. Sure, people find it provocative but it is really a beautiful coming of age story... Apart from "we are infinite"... I don't really get that, I think it had meaning but yeah, I didn't get it XD I'm going to see the film, the trailer looks perfect. The charecters in the book? I related to them. I felt Charlie's unrequited love towards Sam, his feeling of finally belonging. It was a dream book, and I never want to wake up from it. <3 now, quotes.
“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“I would die for you. But I won't live for you.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“And in that moment, I swear we were infinite.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
(Someone tell me if you actually, y'know, GET that quote?
“I am very interested and fascinated how everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“And I thought about how many people have loved those songs. And how many people got through a lot of bad times because of those songs. And how many people enjoyed good times with those songs. And how much those songs really mean. I think it would be great to have written one of those songs. I bet if I wrote one of them, I would be very proud. I hope the people who wrote those songs are happy. I hope they feel it's enough. I really do because they've made me happy. And I'm only one person.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“He's a wallflower. You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
“I walk around the school hallways and look at the people. I look at the teachers and wonder why they're here. If they like their jobs. Or us. And I wonder how smart they were when they were fifteen. Not in a mean way. In a curious way. It's like looking at all the students and wondering who's had their heart broken that day, and how they are able to cope with having three quizzes and a book report due on top of that. Or wondering who did the heart breaking. And wondering why.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Okay, bye!!!!!
Until the next time <3 :)
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