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Susan M.'s Picks
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Chbosky, Stephen Perks of Being a Wallflower Fiction |
| This quick but great read is the story of Charlie, a freshman in high
school. You learn about him and his life through the letters he
writes to an unnamed friend. The letters are written with such
sincerity that as more is revealed about this very gifted but troubled
boy, you become even more intrigued and interested in his life.
While this book is found in the Teen section, this book would
appeal to older readers, too. His experiences in high school, such as
football games and the first school dance, are ones that anyone
growing up or grown up can identify with. Charlie also faces more
serious issues like drugs and sexual discovery. Other themes include
the importance of giving heart-felt gifts, the need to be true to
oneself, and how much people in your life affect you, for good or for
bad. In this book, the plot is just as important as its subtle and
poignant messages.
The author, Stephen Chbosky, is a Pittsburgh native. Although Charlie
never makes direct reference to the city's name, the story takes place
in Pittsburgh. After reading this book you might not travel through
the Fort Pitt Bridge the same way again.
Recommended by Susan M., April 2007 |
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