I have had a desire to read The Perks of Being a Wallflower for quite some time, and I am happy to say it did not disappoint. I basically couldn't put it down.

The story is told in a series of letters. We have no idea who the letters are being written to, only that they are written by "Charlie" starting on the eve of his first day of high school. Charlie is a wallflower: observant and not too apt in the art of participation. He makes friends with a unique group of people, probably the group of friends I would I have had actually. The letters chronicle the inner dwellings of his mind throughout his first year of high school.

Now a little fun fact about me, all throughout my childhood and even young adolescence, I adored stories told in a diary format. They provide a personal connection that you just can not get from most other works. Almost like the author is speaking directly to you. We never do find out who it is Charlie is talking to, making it all the more easier to fall into the story.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is look into that sensitive side even the hardest of us have. That soft spot of insecurity and uncertainty. While definitely more relatable to an actual "wallflower", even an extrovert can find a connection to our lovable Charlie.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower delves into a new perspective on life, one more of us should grow to understand. Charlie is a visionary really, being able to see past the hardships and remain optimistic. At the end of the novel, I was left with an overwhelming feeling that everything was going to be ok, and I believed it.

Clearly I highly recommend this read. Its fast and fulfilling. :)