Extended Summary - The Perks Of Being A Wallflower: Based On The Book By Stephen Chbosky

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEPHEN CHBOSKY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

August 25, 1991 - September 11, 1991: Beginning High School

September 16, 1991 - September 29, 1991: Discovering Literature and Relationships

October 6, 1991 - October 28, 1991: Making New Friends

November 12, 1991 - November 18, 1991: Thoughts on Life and Relationships

December 11, 1991 - December 21, 1991: Secret Santa and Gifts

December 23, 1991 - December 30, 1991: Christmas and Loss

January 1, 1992 - January 25, 1992: The Party and Recovery

February 2, 1992 - April 26, 1992: Relationships and Challenges

May 8, 1992 - June 22, 1992: The End of the Year

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a coming-of-age story told through letters from Charlie, a teenager navigating his first year of high school. The novel explores themes of identity, trauma, and the search for belonging as Charlie grapples with mental health issues, past abuse, and the complexities of friendships and relationships. He finds solace in books and his English teacher, Bill, while building bonds with older students, Patrick and Sam. As he experiences love, parties, and heartbreak, Charlie learns to face his past and to participate more fully in his own life. He struggles with the challenges of adolescence, while dealing with issues of his own mental health and trying to be honest with those around him.

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Release date

Audiobook: 25 January 2025