Review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) by Bobby M — 29 Oct 2013

The most heartfelt tale of a boy who tries to love for the right reasons.

This review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) was written by Bobby M on 29 Oct 2013.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower has generally received very positive reviews.

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Perks hits on a kind of universal nostalgia for the teenage years...without blunting the sharp, dark edges it simultaneously imparts…

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By Aditya K (64) on 29 Dec 2017

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