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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

$15.99 $14.39

SKU: 9780671027346 Category: Tags: , , Product ID: 20330

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Authors

Stephen Chbosky

Publisher

MTV Books

1 in stock

Description

Standing on the sidelines of life provides a unique viewpoint, but eventually, there comes a moment to step forward and experience it firsthand. *The Perks of Being a Wallflower* is a poignant novel that explores the tension between observing and fully participating in life, marking the remarkable debut of Stephen Chbosky in contemporary fiction.

At its heart, this is a story about navigating high school and all the emotions that come with growing up. Told through a series of deeply personal letters, Charlie’s voice is both distinctive and unforgettable—by turns humorous and heartbreaking. His world unfolds on the page, though we don’t know exactly where he lives or to whom he is writing. What we do know is the honesty of his experiences.

Caught between wanting to live in the moment and feeling the urge to escape, Charlie embarks on a journey through unfamiliar territory. He encounters first dates and mixtapes, family struggles and newfound friendships. He navigates the excitement and confusion of adolescence—the thrill and recklessness of music, parties, and *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*. And in the simple joy of a perfect song on a late-night drive, he discovers what it truly means to feel infinite.

Through Charlie’s story, Chbosky has crafted a deeply moving and unforgettable coming-of-age novel—one that captures the highs and lows of growing up and reminds us of the roller coaster of emotions that define those formative teenage years.

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