First, read the book... Then, watch the movie #2 (English Version)

The second part of this new set of posts is all about The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

 

  

Plot: "Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way 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. But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.".

Personal Opinion: I think this book shows really well and truthful all the emotions, frustrations, adventures and good times that teenagers go through. In this case, Charlie, who let us know everything about his life by the letters he sends someone, anonymously.
Something that I quite like is the fact that all the characters have different life's stories which are very singular, but, in fact are commun in today's society.
By mentioning sex, love, drinks, drugs, unexplored feelings and the fight against the bad things and situations teens are exposed, the writer brings people together as they also associate themselves to Charlie.

Rate: 8/10 (Pretty Good!)

This book is available here, here, here and here.

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Movie

This book turned into a movie in 2012, being Stephen Chbosky the director. The cast includes actors such as Logan Lerman (Charlie), Emma Watson (Sam) and Ezra Miller (Patrick).

This movie captures really well the essence of the book and explores all the situations that the teenager has to go trought without missing any important fact.

Another great point is the way the 90's are described and showed and the soundtrack, which is amazing.

I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it!

IMDb's rate for this movie is 8,1. 

 

Let me know your opinion on this book and movie!