I am at 7th grader, and I have just finished The Perks of being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky. I realize this book may be a little too old for me, but I loved it just the same. I felt like I could relate to Charlie, and his actions and words made me think I actually knew Charlie himself! I wish I could read that book again and again. I am definiitly make all my friends read it very soon! If you have read this book, pass it on, so everyone can really find themselves with this someday-classic. I have NO complaints!

~JESSICA

hey ive reada the perksnumerous times now i cant get enough of it great book.. and i loved i am the cheese as well...if u have any other good books that are similar to these post them...

i hsven't finished i yet the just got to the letter after he does lsd and i really am notsure if i like it or not. I think that everyone sould read it though it tells about life as it painfully is.

this book so unexplainably impacting. it touched me in so many ways. it just makes you think twice about everything. rugs, love, family, and school. it was a way for me to realize that i wasnt alone in the way i felt. and it was great to finally hear of a sensative guy, even if he wasnt real. if you like this book i recommend "the catcher in the rye"

Thanks to everyone for their comments. I wanted to add that if you liked Perks to check out I Am The Cheese by Robert Cormier.

I strongly agree that "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is indeed a good read. I, myself, was fortunate enough to receive it as it was being passed around among friends at the end of freshman year. Although Charlie does seem a little [unnecessarily] immature at times, I think everyone can relate to him and his experiences throughout the novel.

Be sure to make yourself a copy of "One Winter."

As far as other novels go, I have not yet read "I Am the Cheese" but actually heard negative reviews. JD Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" on the other hand, I have read and also recommend. (More strongly to males than females)

I've also heard wonderful things about "Youth in Revolt," but cannot speak for myself on that matter. It's rather lengthy and do not know how well it would work for someone with a short attention span, like myself. I'll fill you in when I can.

Wow! I can't get over the book 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower', it's such an outstanding and brilliant book. I read it in 8th grade and I didn't really understand it, but now after I've read it again it's such an awesome book. As weird as it sounds, I wish this book didn't end. this is probably my favorite book of all time. I want to thank Stephen Chbosky for writing this book, I've never read such an intense book. Especially the poem inside the book, amazing-just like the book itself!

I have also read the perks of being a wallflower many time. a few months ago I gave it to one of my friends and asked her to read it and highlight anything that really jumped out at her and to maybe write what she was thinking and how it made her feel. she did so and then passed it on to another friend, and so on. as far as I know there have been 20+ people to read and highlight this book. I encourage everyone to do so. I think that there is somthing in this book for everyone.

i read perks this last year, in grade 8, during one of my sad times, and it really helped me out. i loved it so much, and i think its made one of the biggest impacts in my life so far. i also wanetd to say that i thought the poem by the doctor was sensational, and will forever be on my favourite poems list :)

My friend told me that I remind her of Charlie, and that she says that i think like him. That is very special to me because Charlie is one of my favorite people ever. I dont care if the book is fictional, I still like to believe that he is real.

This book changed my life and opened my eyes to things. I love it so much. It made me realize how special friendship really is.

I have had this book in my possession for about two years now... and it has become a sad addiction for me. i am an avid reader and when i can't find anything to read at all i pick up "the perks". i don't know why but there is a strange corrupted innocence in charlie and i love to see the world through his eyes. so pure and untouched. i have had everyone i know read this book ... and since i am recently married i will have my husband read it as well. i hope that everyone someday can truly "feel infinite".

i loved this book to the extremes, and ive read it more than once but as dense and dumb as it may sounds, can someone explain to me what exactly happened to charlie near the end of the book right before he woke up in the hospital??? im sure its quite obvious and sitting in front of my face, but im just not catching it.... but i do love the book extrmemely and it is one of my favorites.

well i have not finished the book yet because i never have the patients to read. but it is probably one of the best books i have ever read. i have had so many of my friends read it and they all loved it too.

I am a freshmen and i read the perks of being a wall flower 3 times in 1 week, i cant get enough its such a great book, it meant so much to me bcuz i got wut charlie was saying i knew wut he meant, and the poem and songs added reality to it more then ever, i rly liked this book its now my favorite along with GINGERBREAD by rachel Cohn <-- Another great read!

This book was by far the best thing i ever read it my entire life. It has so much meaning to me. The poem in this book was amazing, i cant help but to relate to this book and to charlie.

i really liked this book, even though it was VERY desciptive-(the parties) well, most of it is true. This book is very inspiring and teaches teens that you can be who u want to be. it shows many issues that teens are going through everyday. I definitely recommend this book!!!yaya:)

God it is an awesome book. I first read it when I was ten and every year I still read it at least three times. I'm almost fifteen now and miss it so much bcause I left it at home
(Bermuda) when I went to boarding school

This book is amazing. My words could not do justice to this book. It changed me as a person. I fell in love with Charlie, and i felt his pain and agony going through his everyday life. This is my favorite book. It is a little strong for younger children, but i suggest it to everyone. The poem in it still gives me chills when i read it, this book is so well written. I love it.