The perks of being a wallflower

Pocketbok. New York ; London : Pocket, MTv Books. 1st uppl. 1999.

Gott skick. standing on the fringes of life...
offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
Since its publication, Stephen Chbosky's haunting debut novel has received critical acclaim, provoked discussion and debate, grown into a cult phenomenon with over 2 million copies in print, spent over 6 months at #1 on the new york times bestseller list, and inspired a major motion picture.
It is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school.
More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory.
The world of first dates, family dramas, and new
friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, where all you need is that perfect song
that
perfect drive
to feel infinite.
Through Charlie, Chosky has created a deeply affecting novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as
growing up.
"A coming-of-age tale in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Separate Peace ... [Chbosky's] poignant reflections on life, love, and friendship are often inspirational and always beautifully written." —USA Today.