The Perks of Being a Wallflower
This book is in a Controlled Release!
11 journalers for this copy...
From back cover: This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may now know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.
International Bookray
(NOTE: Order is subject to change as I try to add new people where they fit best geographically.)
Klaradyn -- South Africa
Mozette -- Queesnsland, Australia
Marsala -- The Netherlands
lucy-lemon -- UK
chucklesthescot -- UK
karen07814 -- UK
Megmac -- UK
Crossing-Guard -- Canada
rockyhorror1978 -- Canada
kerbam1421 -- Maryland, US
mandyfaye -- California, US
NOTE: By starting this bookray, I've officially made the book qualify for the 2009 Banned/Challenged books release challenge. Apparently, it was challenged on a New York summer reading list because of the date rape scene.
(NOTE: Order is subject to change as I try to add new people where they fit best geographically.)
Klaradyn -- South Africa
Mozette -- Queesnsland, Australia
Marsala -- The Netherlands
lucy-lemon -- UK
chucklesthescot -- UK
karen07814 -- UK
Megmac -- UK
Crossing-Guard -- Canada
rockyhorror1978 -- Canada
kerbam1421 -- Maryland, US
mandyfaye -- California, US
NOTE: By starting this bookray, I've officially made the book qualify for the 2009 Banned/Challenged books release challenge. Apparently, it was challenged on a New York summer reading list because of the date rape scene.
Arrived today, thanks for sending on, Firegirl. Will pass on to the next reader as soon as I've read it. Where can I find the list of participants?
This book was wonderful - charming, funny and touching. It reminded me a little of Catcher in the Rye, but a modern-day version.
Released 15 yrs ago (4/28/2009 UTC) at Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
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On the way to Mozette in Australia via surface mail, so it will take a couple of months to arrive. Sorry about that!
My book # 35 for guinaveve's Keep Them Moving challenge.
On the way to Mozette in Australia via surface mail, so it will take a couple of months to arrive. Sorry about that!
My book # 35 for guinaveve's Keep Them Moving challenge.
Hey, this heavy little green book arrived safe'n'sound here in Logan City on a windy, cold Winter's day! I'll put it onto the top of my reading list as I've still go one other bookring to finish before this one.
Thank you so much for including me on this one Firegirl!
Thank you so much for including me on this one Firegirl!
Journal Entry 6 by marsala from - Ergens in de provincie, Noord-Brabant Netherlands on Friday, July 31, 2009
This one arrived here safely a couple of days ago. I was hoping I would finish it today, so I could send it of before I go on holiday tomorrow, but I'm not gonna make it. It will be travelling with me through germany, poland, slovakia, hungaria and probably also the chech republic. Hopefully it will survive the trip :)
(No worries, I will take good care)
Back from my holiday and the book survived (unlike our car). I really enjoyed it, and so did my sister.
(No worries, I will take good care)
Back from my holiday and the book survived (unlike our car). I really enjoyed it, and so did my sister.
Journal Entry 7 by marsala at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Monday, September 7, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (9/7/2009 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
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I've send this book to the next reader sometime last week.
I've send this book to the next reader sometime last week.
I liked this book, but not as much as I was expecting to. It's been on my "Must read" list for years and years now, and I think maybe my expectations were too high. But I'm very glad to have read it. Will be sending on to the next reader in the next few days.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
Journal Entry 9 by Chucklesthescot from Paisley, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, September 26, 2009
The book arrived safe in Scotland this morning(thanks lucy-lemon!). Will get to this book when the readathon finishes next week.
Journal Entry 10 by Chucklesthescot from Paisley, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, October 1, 2009
This was a decent read showing how someone with a mental illness can be overwhelmed by the everyday things in life that we take for granted. It was well written and interesting and I enjoyed reading this. Will post on next week if these postal strikes have finished!!!
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
This book is now moving to the next reader. Hope you enjoy it!
This book is now moving to the next reader. Hope you enjoy it!
I actually preferred this to Catcher in the Rye. It's more recent and I can relate to it more easily. It's written as a series of letters and gives insight into a troubled teenager effectively.
Will pass on when I have the address
Will pass on when I have the address
Journal Entry 13 by karen07814 at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Monday, October 12, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (10/13/2009 UTC) at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
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over to you
over to you
Journal Entry 14 by Megmac from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Friday, October 16, 2009
Received in the post yesterday in a pretty impressive reusable bag, I will read this next.
Journal Entry 15 by Megmac from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
I was worried at first that this may be self-consciously similar to The Catcher in the Rye but I was pleasantly surprised. It is actually one of the best books I have read about either being a teenager or having a mental illness. Thanks for sharing!
have pmed Crossing-Guard
EDIT: book sent to Crossing-Guard on 11 November
have pmed Crossing-Guard
EDIT: book sent to Crossing-Guard on 11 November
I got this on Friday. Thanks so much for including me in this ring. I just finished my current read so should be able to start this one shortly.
I really enjoyed this book, thank you so much for including me. Once I started reading I just couldn't put it down. It was witty and provided an insight into a teenager trying to find his place in life. I have the next address and will get it in the mail soon!
Journal Entry 18 by Crossing-Guard at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, December 18, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/19/2009 UTC) at Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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I mailed this off after work today. Thanks so much for including me!
Oh and the envelope that it was sent in was awesome, I need to get some more like it.
"Nothing links man to man like the frequent passage from hand to hand of a good book."
Walter Sickers
I mailed this off after work today. Thanks so much for including me!
Oh and the envelope that it was sent in was awesome, I need to get some more like it.
"Nothing links man to man like the frequent passage from hand to hand of a good book."
Walter Sickers
Journal Entry 19 by rockyhorror1978 from not specified, not specified not specified on Friday, January 1, 2010
Received yesterday! I psyched to read a book with the Rockyhorror Picture as a main plot element! :)
Journal Entry 20 by rockyhorror1978 from not specified, not specified not specified on Friday, January 8, 2010
Just finished the book last night. It is an interesting and fairly original novel. I had it on my wishlist for a while. I agree that it is comparable to Catcher in the Rye, though I think I prefer it to this one. I started high school the same year that the main character did and remember the angst and social awkwardness that the character talks about. I do tend to think that it was slightly unrealistic in that he had more personal awareness and alturism than most adolescents have at that time in their lives.
I have the next reader's address and will send this weekend. Thanks Firegirl for including me in this bookray.
I have the next reader's address and will send this weekend. Thanks Firegirl for including me in this bookray.
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Being mailed to the next reader! Enjoy!
Being mailed to the next reader! Enjoy!
Received this last night in the mail - I'm halfway through my current book and this will be next on my list. Thank you for sending my way! :)
UPDATE: I started reading this on 2/8/10
UPDATE: I started reading this on 2/8/10
I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to see how much Charlie's life changed in the matter of a year. This book reminded me a little bit of Go Ask Alice. The one thing that annoyed me though was not knowing who he was writing to, the constant crying, and signing the letters "love always" - thank you for sharing this book with me!
I've contacted bindibooks, but haven't heard back from her yet. I'll give her a few more days.
UPDATE 2/12/10: Have not heard from bindibooks. Contacted mandyfaye.
UPDATE 2/18/10: Have not heard back from mandyfaye. I will be holding the book for a bookbox that I have coming my way shortly.
Thanks for including me! :)
I've contacted bindibooks, but haven't heard back from her yet. I'll give her a few more days.
UPDATE 2/12/10: Have not heard from bindibooks. Contacted mandyfaye.
UPDATE 2/18/10: Have not heard back from mandyfaye. I will be holding the book for a bookbox that I have coming my way shortly.
Thanks for including me! :)
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I heard back from Mandyfaye, so it's off to her! Enjoy!
Thanks again!
I heard back from Mandyfaye, so it's off to her! Enjoy!
Thanks again!
