Unfortunately, I happen to be very slow to catch up on trends, hence the late book review. -.- Recently I finished reading the famous:
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Steven Chbosky.
Overall, I thought that the concept of the book was very relatable. It was a short, sweet, and sad story. The book is written as letters to an anonymous pen pal.
The story is about Charlie, a 15 year old shy, awkward boy just starting high school. He is fighting through the stress of the suicide of his best friend, his first love, and his own mental illness. As he struggles to get through high school, two seniors, Patrick and Sam, come to his side and takes the vulnerable boy under their wings and befriend him. They show him around parties and help him to get used to the real world. Time goes by and Charlie becomes a stronger person leaning on his friends. Charlie's final letters close with a feeling of hope and determination for the future.
The characters in the book are very interesting, making the book enjoyable to read. Although I wouldn't give it as high a rating as most others, I thought that the book was overall okay. One thing that I thought I would've liked better was a more concrete plot. Overrated, but enjoyable.
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