This is one book that I wish I had a chance to read before the motion picture was released because, the only reason I took up this book was Emma Watson. This book deserved to be known for more than just that, in my opinion. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a wonderful coming-of-age novel unlike other "Dear diary" girly entries I've read.
This is the goodreads blurb of the book :
Standing on the fringes of life... offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
Since its publication, Stephen Chbosky's haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion has received critical acclaim, provoked discussion and debate, and grown into a cult sensation with over one million copies in print.
It is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates, family dramas, and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, where all you need is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.
Through Charlie, Chbosky has created a deeply affecting novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.
source - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22628.The_Perks_of_Being_a_Wallflower
Here's the youtube video of the trailer of the movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5rh7O4IDc0
The Perks of Being a Wallflower stands out because of a couple of things:
1. A not-so-novel premise narrated in a very crisp manner. The plot is one emotional rollercoaster of a masterpiece right till the end.
2. Well-sketched out character backgrounds for roles other than that of the protagonist's. Normally books of this genre revolve around the central character and theme, hardly concentrating on developing the plotline for other characters pivotal to the story, as well.
3. There is a personal feel to Charlie's letters and ,as the audience, I could empathize with him on most grounds. Hardly any of the situations were far-fetched or out of context.
After putting down the book, I am even more psyched to watch the movie. I'd give The Perks of Being a Wallflower a full 5 on 5 because there actually is nothing in the book, that I disliked. What are your views? On the movie and the book?
This is the goodreads blurb of the book :
Standing on the fringes of life... offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
Since its publication, Stephen Chbosky's haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion has received critical acclaim, provoked discussion and debate, and grown into a cult sensation with over one million copies in print.
It is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates, family dramas, and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, where all you need is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.
Through Charlie, Chbosky has created a deeply affecting novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.
source - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22628.The_Perks_of_Being_a_Wallflower
Here's the youtube video of the trailer of the movie
The Perks of Being a Wallflower stands out because of a couple of things:
1. A not-so-novel premise narrated in a very crisp manner. The plot is one emotional rollercoaster of a masterpiece right till the end.
2. Well-sketched out character backgrounds for roles other than that of the protagonist's. Normally books of this genre revolve around the central character and theme, hardly concentrating on developing the plotline for other characters pivotal to the story, as well.
3. There is a personal feel to Charlie's letters and ,as the audience, I could empathize with him on most grounds. Hardly any of the situations were far-fetched or out of context.
After putting down the book, I am even more psyched to watch the movie. I'd give The Perks of Being a Wallflower a full 5 on 5 because there actually is nothing in the book, that I disliked. What are your views? On the movie and the book?
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