"and in that moment, I swear we were infinite."

So today I finished "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." I believe it has taken the place of "The Book Thief" of my favorite book of all time. I might just give a few reasons why.

1. The plot is just real.

It reminded me of my favorite show, Degrassi, which put every single high school issue known on a single TV show. I loved reading these "things" that are never addressed anywhere to shield children from issues that are too "harsh" and stuff. Basically, "banned books" are always the best to read because they go to places that normal books are too afraid to go to, if you get my vibe??? Basically, life is rough, and we don't need our eyes shielded from the harsh reality that really is life. We don't need a "scary stuff" filter. We're old enough to handle it because it does happen. Why don't adults get that???

2. (redundant, I know) It reminds me SO much of Degrassi.

I know this is kind of redundant, but it reminds of Degrassi (unlike the previous comment, I will elaborate). On this one episode of Degrassi, "Jane Says, Parts 1 & 2", Jane tries to remember why she hated her father so much. Well, she slowly remembers throughout the episode how he molested her when she was younger. Like Charlie, she doesn't remember, in the beginning, some parts with loved ones, like aunt Helen. However, Jane hated her father and Charlie loved his aunt Helen. However, they both experience the same amount of pain in remembering these horrifying moments. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm glad that this book is "High School: Uncensored." It keeps it realistic and in perspective, not all rainbows and smiles (Mean Girls reference, but of course) like every other stupid high school story/book.

Okay, maybe I don't have a third reason because I feel unjustified if I reviewed the book. I think that someone who actually has gotten decent grades in high school English should review it, not me haha. But it is an amazing book and definitely worth its money.

What I'd rate it: A

Who Should Read it: Age 14 (High School Freshman)-Adults

Movie Rating: Rated R, but definitely appropriate for high schoolers

P.S. I hear that a movie adaptation with Emma Watson as Sam (rumor, but probable) and Logan Lerman (!!!!!!!! Huge smile on my face right now ;) as Charlie (most definitely in talks, but most likely) is going to come out in 2011. So pumped. I really can't wait to see Logan Lerman (heehee gorgeous :) playing Charlie and Emma Watson playing Sam. Maybe it'll be a movie I'll actually want to see lol.

xoxo, sammmm