THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (Stephen Chbosky) - August 12/12

This was actually my second time reading this book, though I don't remember enjoying the book quite this much. (I started it two days ago and finished it this morning, in preparation for the movie tomorrow morning.) Charlie is just a fabulous, vivid protagonist and it's impossible not to relate to him in some small way. His friendships with Sam and Patrick are endearing and the revelation that he was molested by his beloved aunt is devastating. By the time the uplifting final few pages came around, I was in tears. It's just a really good, really honest little book. **** out of ****