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Book Review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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The movie based on this book was filmed here in Pittsburgh this past spring, so after hearing so much about it, I was intrigued. I simply LOVED it! Not only did I enjoy that it took place in my hometown, but I just loved the characters. I am a sucker for stories about awkward teenagers who don't seem to fit in (Catcher in the Rye, Prep, and A Separate Peace are some of my other all-time favorites). Charlie was very interesting to me. For most of the novel, I assumed that he is supposed to have Aspergers, but I questioned that theory after learning more at the end(I don't want to give anything away). I am still intrugued to know who the "friend" was he was writing his letters to. I also loved Sam, who will be played by Emma Watson in the movie. I just hope Hollywood can do justice to Chbosky's brillantly told story.