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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999)

231 pages 4.3/5 Goodreads

A haunting coming of age novel told in a series of letters to an unknown correspondent reveals the life of Charlie, a freshman in high school who is a wallflower, shy and introspective, and very intelligent, it's a story of what it's like to grow up in high school, tracing a course through uncharted territory in the world of first dates, family dramas and new friends

Author: Stephen Chbosky, Stephen Chbosky

ISBN: 9781471116179

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Homophobia / transphobia (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Eating disorders Forced institutionalization Grief / bereavement (major focus) Suicide (discussed or ideation)

Other

Gaslighting / emotional manipulation

Sexual Content

Incest (referenced)

Substance Use

Alcohol abuse (depicted) Drug use (depicted)

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse Self-harm / suicide (depicted) Sexual assault / rape
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