The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999) by Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a coming-of-age novel that explores the life of an introverted high school freshman as he navigates the complexities of adolescence, friendship, and mental health through a series of letters to an anonymous friend.
Rating: 4.3
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Literary
Original language: en
Stars
Charlie
Sam
Patrick
Bill
Charlie's parents
Michael
Alice
Creators
Stephen Chbosky (author)
Stephen Chbosky (author)
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