Every generation has its own defining coming-of-age novel—be it Catcher in the Rye, or Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret. The pitfalls of adolescence—feelings of alienation, peer pressure, a distrust of societal norms—are always front and center in the books that young readers adopt as their all-time favorites. At a vulnerable time in life, a book can serve as a comforting friend.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, published in 1999, is that book for the Millennial generation. In this complex and controversial novel, the narrator Charlie tells the story of his freshman year through a series of letters to an unnamed friend. Every modern teenage topic makes an appearance—suicide, loneliness, jealousy, experimentation—and the author’s nuanced and delicate style makes for a compelling read.
On September 21, the film version of Perks hits theaters, with a cast that will make young readers swoon. Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame, and Logan Lerman, from the Percy Jackson franchise, star in this high school drama. Since the author, Stephen Chobsky, wrote the screenplay and is directing the film, it's sure to be true to the original story. Before you see the movie, reacquaint yourself with this modern classic—or delve in for the first time—on NOOK.
A free sample excerpt from this book is available on the product page now.
NOOK owners: go to shop and search for ‘Stephen Chobsky’ to download this modern classic.
