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Good, compelling story on the one hand, and easy to relate to, since I am also a wallflower, but too angsty, lots of awkward prose, and generally left me feeling incomplete--even though there is a conclusion and an epilogue. Although to some extent I could see the ending coming, it hit me like a M. Night Shyamalan plot twist, and I didn't like that.
Also, I spent a good half of the book wondering if Charlie was actually a girl because he cried so much. I know, I know, buying into gender stereotyp ...more
Also, I spent a good half of the book wondering if Charlie was actually a girl because he cried so much. I know, I know, buying into gender stereotyp ...more
This book left me saddened and like it just needs to sink in a bit. Ultimately, I hope life for my students is nothing like life for the fictional Charlie or his friends. If it is, I hope they find something much more fulfilling and positive.
If not for this being a book club pick, I would not have read it, nor would I have finished it. The issues are real for kids today, but I didn't really care too much about the main character, though I tried.
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Great book. Written by 'Charlie' in letter format to an anonymous friend. Sex, drugs and sexual content is throughout. I am a big fan of challenged and banned books but would only recommend this to mature young adult audiences. There are some heavy discussion topics that may only be appropriate for the mature 16 year old.
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This book left me speechless. Except to say one thing. I wish I had read it when I was much, much younger. Outstanding.
Mar 23, 2011
Ashley Sharpe
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Jennifer
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Kris Stuart
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Stacey Attew
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Michael Faris
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