I really enjoyed this book not only because it has a great story line, but it also has a really cool format to it. It is written by Stephen Chbosky. It's about a somewhat strange young boy who is just starting high school and he doesn't have any friends. It's about his journey through high school and all the great things about being a "wallflower". The book is written like each chapter is one of his letters to an anonymous person.
The main character is fifteen year old Charlie, and he is just starting his freshman year of high school in a Pittsburgh suburb. He is really intelligent for his age, but he is very awkward and shy. He is trying to get through the suicide of his good friend Michael. At first, he doesn't find any friends except for his English teacher. He finally builds up the nerve to talk to one of the people in his shop class and it is Patrick. He introduces Charlie to his step sister Sam and they all become best friends. During the school year, he has his first date and his first kiss, deals with some bullying, gets in a few arguments with his friends, and even experiments with drugs and drinking. Near the end of the book, Charlie has a severe mental breakdown. To find out what happens after that, READ THE BOOK! It may seem a little strange the way it is written through his letters, but it's a really great book. So great that it even got a movie made after it.
I would suggest this book towards girls a little more because most boys probably don't want to read about an awkward boy trying to find his way through high school. That doesn't mean that boys wouldn't enjoy this book, it's just a little more feminine. Please take my word on this and read the book! You won't be disappointed! (322 words)
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