
The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA edition (Paperback)
Stephen Chbosky (author)- 10+ in stock

A beloved debut that has become something of a cult classic, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an acute and affecting take on American high school life with all its attendant insecurities, hormonal dramas and romantic awkwardness. Boasting a hero both likeable and credible and a coming-of-age tale rich in wit and pathos, Chbosky has created a fantastically relatable story for the ages.
Charlie is not the biggest geek in high school, but he's by no means popular.
Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie is attempting to navigate through the uncharted territory of high school. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and music - when all one requires to feel infinite is that perfect song on that perfect drive. Standing on the fringes of life Charlie has a unique perspective of the world around him, but there comes a time to stop being a wallflower and see what it looks like from the dance floor.
This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion has become a modern classic. Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating and through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781471116148
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 172 g
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 15 mm
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