Introverted teen Charlie navigates high school, friendships, first loves, and trauma through a series of letters.
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Introverted teen Charlie navigates high school, friendships, first loves, and trauma through a series of letters.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a young adult coming-of-age epistolary novel by American writer Stephen Chbosky, which was first published on February 1, 1999, by Pocket Books. Set in the early 1990s, the novel follows Charlie, an introverted observing teenager, through his freshman year of high school in a Pittsburgh suburb. The novel details Charlie's unconventional style of thinking as he navigates between the worlds of adolescence and adulthood, and attempts to deal with poignant question...
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Romance & sex
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Teen dating, sexual experiences, and revelations of childhood sexual abuse.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of fights and physical altercations.
Profanity
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Frequent profanity and strong language throughout.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol, marijuana, and drug use among teens.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Gay character with coming-out storyline and related themes.
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult content depicted
Political content
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Social themes of identity, acceptance, and adolescence.
Self-harm / suicide
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Depression, flashbacks, suicidal ideation, and mental health struggles.
Abuse & suffering
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Childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and emotional suffering central to plot.
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