![]() ![]() ![]() Problems with masculinity arise not even 10 pages into the book. This novel is especially conscious of toxic familial patterns and the difficulties that are involved with one’s mental health. While the novel does carry heavy emotions, it is essential for teens to read because of its candid discussions around trauma, new experiences and dealing with friendships, love and heartbreak. They befriend Charlie and make him feel seen and loved for the first time since he was a young boy.Ĭhbosky’s novel resonates among young audiences because of its honesty and relatability it is an ultimate reflection of life’s realities. He is kind, diffident and a bit socially awkward but when he meets seniors Patrick and Sam, they take an interest in him. He writes to us, the reader, staying anonymous while also being deeply personal about his life and how it has affected him. Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows Charlie, a freshman in high school. Yes Charlie, every teen has felt like that many times. That you wanted to sleep for a thousand years. “I don’t know if you’ve ever felt like that. ![]()
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