The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
| Author(s) | Stephen Chbosky |
|---|---|
| Published | February 1, 1999 |
| Publisher | Pocket Books, Gallery Publishing Group |
| Genre(s) | Contemporary Fiction |
| Age group | Young Adult |
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a young adult contemporary novel, originally published on February 1, 1999.
Trigger Warnings
- Abuse
- Alcohol abuse
- Bullying
- Car accident
- Death
- Drug use/abuse
- Homophobia
- Incest
- Infidelity
- Mental illness
- Panic attacks
- Pedophilia
- Racism
- Rape
- Sexual abuse
- Suicide
- Suicide ideation
Representation
An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.
- Gay side character
Tropes
Controversies
- The book was banned in some American schools due to its content (sexual content, drug abuse, rape).[1]
