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Reading the book "Perks of being a wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky" was one hell of a rollercoaster for me. And saying this is not just a cliche' but an honest honest thing. I got this book after I saw the movie (wayyyy after), and well, I wanted to read the narrative in the form of a book. The movie had numerous loopholes that I could not make out details about the things happened and what actually happened, and so, the best way to know about everything was to read the book itself. I finished the book in a very short time because I was absolutely HOOKED!
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The book is about the life of a socially awkward, very timid and unpopular boy's life and his take on the world around him, ranging from bullying, social life, domestic abuse, suicides, accidental deaths, molestation, mental health, homosexuality, friendship, and love. In a very short time, the main character, Charlie, finds himself going through highschool alone after his bestfriend since middleschool kills himself without showing any prior signs. Charlie gets wrapped up in a number of emotions of betrayal and loneliness because of his bestfriend and highschool makes it hard to cope up with the loss.
During the book, Charlie eventually discovers his niche and starts hanging out with a new posse of seniors and uber cool people who help him overcome his social anxieties and help him participate in life to the fullest and in that, he discovers he a wallflower..
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Charlie's character in the book is extremely sweet and honest and constantly feels like he is in the wrong because of some reason and always apologetic.
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Charlie also has a soft spot for his lovable Aunt Helen, who went through horrible domestic abuse and was very strong in front of the family. Charlie and Aunt Helen had a special bond and one Christmas eve on his birthday, when Charlie was still very little, Aunt Helen dies in a road accident. After her death, Charlie goes through a severe mental breakdown. Every Christmas eve is the same for him and it hurts him to the fullest. Later in the book, we discover that Aunt Helen actually used to molest Charlie when she was alive, and Charlie being so little, didn't knew what was happening to him.
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The book not only portrays one message, but several ones. The book is literally packed with such amazing quotes that can make one think about for a long time! I think the writer did an excellent job in deliverance of the narrative and character building! Stephen, YOU THE MAN! Huggssss.
In all, I think y'all should definitely read the book yourselves to know more about Charlie's life that the movie failed to portray (#TeamBooks5Evaaa) and well, when you're done reading the book, I can guarantee that y'all will feel like you got hit by a bus full of emotions! 100% sure!
So, till I read more books and post reviews and spoilers, this is me, signing off!
Digitally yours',
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