I have just finished this amazing book called The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I couldn't put it down and I recommend you read it as soon as possible. To spoil the book as much as possible I'm going to tell you all my favorite passages.
The first one was when Charlie began buying marijuana from Bob on page 147. It's fascinating the detail Charlie delves into concerning how Bob lives. He describes everything from his hobbies to his family life. This scene truly captures the idea that Charlie is a wallflower, watching and taking in the environment around him without getting involved. Another favorite must have been when Charlie read his favorite poem to Patrick. Charlie talked about this poem for a while before he actually read it to Patrick. This made the moment when he did read it extra special, however the poem was different than expected. Bob ends up explaining that he heard the poem was written by someone who committed suicide and it completely changes the scene. This drastic change is powerful in revealing more about Charlie. The Perks of Being a Wallflower has also had an impact on me. Nothing spoke to me more in this book than when Sam was about to leave for college and Charlie had one last talk with her. She told Charlie that to be a friend you must not just be nice and listen to one another. Though those characteristics are important you must also be honest with your friend and yourself. Sometimes when someone is hurting them self a true friend will intervene and tell you who you are honestly. "Do what you want to do and be who you really are". Wise words from Sam that I will always remember. Then Charlie had a chance with Sam, finally, at the end of the book but he failed. Miserably. If Charlie learned anything he must have also learned that never pass up a good thing. My apologies for revealing the end of the book but it was frustrating. Read this book if you want a taste of something different and refreshing. Hugs and kisses
Justin Pedersen
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