The Perks of Being a Wallflower Options

[nightsong]

I will be impressed if you take the time to actually read all of this.

Dear friend,

I am writing to you because she said you listen and understand and didn't try to sleep with that person at that party even though you could have. Please don't try to figure out who she is because then you might figure out who I am, and I really don't want you to do that. I will call people by different names or generic names because I don't want you to find me. I didn't enclose a return address for the same reason. I mean nothing bad by this. Honest.

I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands and doesn't try to sleep with people even if they could have. I need to know that these people exist.

I think you of all people would understand that because I think you of all people are alive and appreciate what that means. At least I hope you do because other people look to you for strength and friendship and it's that simple. At least that's what I've heard.

So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

Full Excerpt

I walk around the school hallways and look at the people. I look at the teachers and wonder why they're here. If they like their jobs. Or us. And I wonder how smart they were when they were fifteen. Not in a mean way. In a curious way. It's like looking at all the students and wondering who's had their heart broken that day, and how they are able to cope with having three quizzes and a book report due on top of that. Or wondering who did the heart breaking. And wondering why.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower = One of my favorite books

I recommend this book to anyone who hasn`t already read it.

Did anyone else like this book/fall in love with the main character?

xo, Pauline

[xXirockhardXx]

I should check it out one day. Sounds like a good book.

[SarahxJoy]

I'll be sure to buy the book when I go to B&N next weekend.

[nightsong]

You will not regret it.

xo, Pauline

[Jenna123]

This book is really good, there are some really good quotes from there, I have them written down, but I am too lazy to post them.

[DanielleMaria05]

WOW! I so have to buy/ check out that book! It sounds soo good!








<--- 300th post on 2/27/05 (Exactly a month since I got CB) WOOT!

[Rachel]

[edit] okay im PRETTY sure there was a topic on it...i remember there being one.

but alas, i love this book. it is my favorite

[sandy_lumpy_shor...]

uhh whats the book about, i dont know if i wanna read all of that, how about just a short overview

[njgurl412]

ok now i want to borrow this book from the library ( i have no money) and hopefully they will have it so i can read the whole thing.

[Skyline Drive]

I've heard alot about it. I hope to read it soon.

I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

I like that part ALOT

[nightsong]

okay im PRETTY sure there was a topic on it...i remember there being one.

I searched "perks" and "wallflower" before I made this, so no, I doubt there is already a topic on this.

This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.

xo, Pauline

[inthemudhole]

My friend Liz read that book a few weeks ago.
Her username is sporadic.

Anywhoo, I was meaning to check that one out...but now that you mentioned it, I think I WILL check it out from the school library on Tuesday when we go back to school. :D

[william]

i'm going to barnes and noble this weekend, and since this sounds interesting, i'll check it out.

[gigiopolis]

I want to read this book really badly, but I can't seem to find anywhere that has it. Argh.

[starlette]

wow. I've never heard of it, but it sounds pretty good! It sounds like they are talking about people NOT like most of my friends. Being out of high school turns people into sluts. So sad so sad....

[misoshiru]

i heard it was really good.

[innovation]

is this a modern-day holden caulfield?

[*StanleyThePanda*]

I will look for it in B&N cause I go there every friday
and sometimes other days too.

[xquizit]

I've been meaning to read that book. It's actually on my Amazon Wishlist. One of these days, I'll go pick it up myself.

[nightsong]

is this a modern-day holden caulfield?

Yes, Charlie is a lot like the main character of Catcher in the Rye.

To those of you who have heard that this is a good book: this is indeed, a very good book.

xo, Pauline

[nevernothere]

I will be impressed if you take the time to actually read all of this. 

I read all of that... did you write that letter or is that from a book? I've never read that book.. but I like the band.

[nightsong]

The letter is from the book.

xo, Pauline

[actionrobot_go]

I read that book recently, just to see what all the hype was about. &then I fell in love, it reminds me a lot of the Catcher in the Rye.

[danishcookiez]

hm, i havent, but i will read it soon

[*bright eyes*]

I actually just finished reading it and it's my favorite book, right now that is. It was so good and I'm reading it again.