So last week I was off school as I was sick, so I was reading a lot (and watching a lot of movies I have to admit. ha!) and I started 'The Perks of being a Wallflower' a couple of days ago. This is a really well known book, and also a very well known film. So I tried reading this about 6 months ago, and was really put off when I came to a sex scene so I decided to stop. But I tried it again about a week ago and got through it! Anyway here is the blurb:
Charlie's not the biggest geek in high school, but he's by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent but yet socially awkward, Charlie is a wallflower standing on the threshold of his life whilst watching everyone else live theirs. As Charlie tries to navigate his way through uncharted territory - the world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends - he realises that he cant stay on the side-lines forever. there comes a time when you have to see what life looks like from the dance floor.
And here is the cover I read it from:
But this one is defiantly more well known:
This book is written by Charlie writing letter, and addressing them to 'friend'. He obviously is not a very confident boy, and he is writing to us, who he supposedly trusts. Charlie writes about his life in high school, and the crazy friends he makes. He learns how to express feelings and falls in love.
During the book, he mentions his Aunt Helen frequently and at the very end of the book, we find out what happened with her, and to her. This bit was very emotionally made out in the film, which I also watched. Charlie also refers to him worrying about going back to his 'bad' state. We never really truly find out what this is, but I could guess what its like.
The reason I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would, is because I found that it got slightly boring. I think that the middle of a book should be the best, most gripping bit of the book, and I found that it was the bit I enjoyed the least. Ironically, this is the bit where he is most happy, but the writer does not put enough detail into the bits the reader most wants to know about.
I fell in love with the friends Charlie makes. Patrick, and Sam. Patrick is such a confident, funny, lively guy at the start of the book, and doesn't really care what people think of him. He is happy with the way he lives. But as the book goes on, Patricks ego is slowly crushed and its is very interesting and sad as you see the way it effects him. Sam also, she is so happy and friendly all through the book, but there is obviously more to her than comes to eye and Charlie finds this out after a while. Charlie is in love with Sam, and he realises this as the book continues. Its not just some high school crush, but a real love. He just needs to find a way to show it.
Sorry I wrote so much this blog, the words just flew out of me. I didn't think I would write half of what I did. I recommended you to READ THE BOOK FIRST and then watch the film, as this always makes it easier and better for me. Its not my favourite book, but I defiantly enjoyed it.
Love you guys so much,
JJ
During the book, he mentions his Aunt Helen frequently and at the very end of the book, we find out what happened with her, and to her. This bit was very emotionally made out in the film, which I also watched. Charlie also refers to him worrying about going back to his 'bad' state. We never really truly find out what this is, but I could guess what its like.
The reason I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would, is because I found that it got slightly boring. I think that the middle of a book should be the best, most gripping bit of the book, and I found that it was the bit I enjoyed the least. Ironically, this is the bit where he is most happy, but the writer does not put enough detail into the bits the reader most wants to know about.
I fell in love with the friends Charlie makes. Patrick, and Sam. Patrick is such a confident, funny, lively guy at the start of the book, and doesn't really care what people think of him. He is happy with the way he lives. But as the book goes on, Patricks ego is slowly crushed and its is very interesting and sad as you see the way it effects him. Sam also, she is so happy and friendly all through the book, but there is obviously more to her than comes to eye and Charlie finds this out after a while. Charlie is in love with Sam, and he realises this as the book continues. Its not just some high school crush, but a real love. He just needs to find a way to show it.
Sorry I wrote so much this blog, the words just flew out of me. I didn't think I would write half of what I did. I recommended you to READ THE BOOK FIRST and then watch the film, as this always makes it easier and better for me. Its not my favourite book, but I defiantly enjoyed it.
Love you guys so much,
JJ
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