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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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. Week 3: Book Turned Into Movie
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I'm reading this one for the books to movies week, but it would also work for books set in high school...…more

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Renee
Feb 06, 2022 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: audio
Chbosky captures so much so well. The angst of the American high school experience as experienced just a few years before my time rings true, if a bit white, alternative cliche. It’s written with authenticity and earnest purpose.

Having lived in a Pittsburgh suburb for 10 years, the description of entering the city from the tunnels grounds the book in its setting and grips the reader who’s lived the experience. Without having lived some of the other experiences in the book personally, I assume t
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Michelle
Jan 04, 2013 rated it liked it
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Perhaps my expectations were too high. Maybe I read this book (as my co-worker pointed out) "out of it's time." Could it be because I listened on audiobook?

Overall the book was solid. I enjoyed it very much but didn't think it was as groundbreaking as some people say. My co-worker said when it originally came out it was ground breaking. Maybe I read this book after it's relevance expired.

There's not a lot I want to say about this book honestly. It was good. I would recommend it for sure.
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Jill
Oct 13, 2012 rated it liked it
Interesting idea for a book. Didn't like how the book tried to wrap up everything at the end because I felt that the new information warranted a few more chapters. Curious as to how this book was portrayed in the movie. ...more
Vicky
Feb 16, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Jul 30, 2011 marked it as to-read
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May 07, 2013 rated it it was ok
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