I suppose I could have read this cult-classic book many
years ago. But, I didn’t. So here I am in 2013 reading a book most people have
already read and loved so much that it was made into a movie! Better late than
never, right? I thought so, too ;)
Perks is told from the viewpoint of the main character
Charlie. It is told through letters that he is writing to an unknown friend
about his life going into High school. It is a coming of age story that I
believe every reader can take something out of.
Charlie makes friends with two older high school students,
Sam and Patrick. They let him hang around even though he is younger and not the
popular type. They help him adjust to life in high school as well as helping
him make some more friends along the way.
I think everyone can see a little bit of themselves in
Charlie. Even if you were nothing like him. Just the way that he feels about
certain things and the way he expresses his emotions.
I loved the way this book was written- through the letters.
It made it really interesting to read and very relatable. It felt like you were
going through someone’s journal. I can see why it is so well liked.
5/5 stars. Not much else to say. If you haven’t read this
book yet, put it on your to-read list.
