The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

First published 2013

Freshman Charlie is an introverted observer, trying to find his place between adolescence and adulthood. As he's introduced to new experiences like first dates, family drama, and experimenting with sex and drugs, Charlie must decide whether to stay on the sidelines or step onto the dance floor of life. At his core, Charlie is searching for connection and belonging, hoping to finally feel infinite.

Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life

Setting: Pittsburgh

Period: 1990's

224 pages · Paperback · MTV Books

Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness

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