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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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April 1, 2023
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April 30, 2023
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April 2023 - Bookshelf Catch-Up Selection
Group pick for Modern Classic/Popular Oct ‘18

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What Members Thought

Lars Martin
Apr 26, 2015 rated it it was amazing
To quote Charlie: It's my favorite book. But then again the last book I've read always is.

Well that isn't fair. Most books are per definition average. Some books are worse than average and some better. This one I enjoyed far more than most books I read.
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Ian Anderson
Sep 21, 2016 rated it really liked it
Shelves: pennsylvania
The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows the life of introvert high school freshman Charlie and the unbreakable bond he creates with two upperclassman. I admit that I watched the film version years ago but did not have much recollection of it going into the book. So naturally I was inclined to re-watch the film after I read the novel and though it was a strong adaptation it doesn’t quite capture all the same emotions that the book is able to.

The book is so simplistic in its writing style and fol
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bookpotato
Mar 08, 2011 rated it it was ok
Anna
Sep 24, 2011 marked it as to-read
Mallaree
Nov 02, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: 50-in-2017
Carys
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Michelle
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Mr.Coffee
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