tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post2974306293080103453..comments2024-03-11T05:59:25.662-04:00Comments on Natflix&Books: Perks of Being a Wallflower (Book Review) Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-39501429092977913602013-10-10T21:35:36.748-04:002013-10-10T21:35:36.748-04:00Me, too! You should definitely give the book a sho...Me, too! You should definitely give the book a shot, especially the audio if you like that sort of thing. The tunnel scene is the best--and really doesn't come close to how breath-taking that view is. Thanks for stopping by! Sorry for the late response--I don't know how I missed this comment. Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-43868537079392509152013-10-10T21:34:14.160-04:002013-10-10T21:34:14.160-04:00The movie is amazing. Emma Watson is simply stunni...The movie is amazing. Emma Watson is simply stunning as Sam. Banning books period always makes me so sad. I'm so glad I gave this another chance, too. I loved it. Thanks for stopping by!<br />Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-70778494212334311942013-09-13T18:16:09.704-04:002013-09-13T18:16:09.704-04:00I absolutely loved this movie. I cried through 85%...I absolutely loved this movie. I cried through 85% of it. It's so sad and happy all at once. A bunch of my friends when I was younger read the book so I knew what it was about before even going to see the movie but I was like you and worried that I couldn't be able to read the actual book, so I haven't. But after seeing that you gave it a try after watching the movie, I may have to now. Also, I loved the tunnel scene in the movie! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693881573322261240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-70941239015455216192013-09-11T21:09:49.677-04:002013-09-11T21:09:49.677-04:00I read this book a couple of years ago and really ...I read this book a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. It really does have a lot going on for being so short. I still haven't seen the movie, but I'm glad to hear it's well-adapted. I hate that this book is a frequent find on the challenged/banned books list. Makes me sad. I'll probably give a copy away again for Banned Books Week. So glad you were able to connect with it after giving up once.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-30123010544836178182013-09-10T07:23:50.134-04:002013-09-10T07:23:50.134-04:00I loved the movie. The narrator on the audio did a...I loved the movie. The narrator on the audio did a fantastic job. I'd highly recommend the audio if you decide to give this a second look. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-36577987792267382312013-09-10T07:22:50.810-04:002013-09-10T07:22:50.810-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-49679077195318354542013-09-10T07:18:15.148-04:002013-09-10T07:18:15.148-04:00I was surprised at how heavy it was when I picked ...I was surprised at how heavy it was when I picked it up the first time. It is definitely worth reading. Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-38845274611852455112013-09-06T18:52:32.628-04:002013-09-06T18:52:32.628-04:00I did really appreciate how close the film was to ...I did really appreciate how close the film was to the book. I read the book about a year or so before the film version was released, so there wasn't a huge hold list on it from my library. :) I don't really read books via audio, but I think you make a good point about how epistolary novels may be better to listen to aloud. Perhaps if I ever do re-read this book, I'll re-read via audio. :) I'm glad you were able to enjoy the book on your second attempt!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-83707698180648907362013-09-05T22:57:27.127-04:002013-09-05T22:57:27.127-04:00I haven't read this one yet but now I'm cu...I haven't read this one yet but now I'm curious. It sounds pretty heavy for such a slight book. <br /><br />Great review, Nat. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-51251148206895902362013-09-05T16:47:55.976-04:002013-09-05T16:47:55.976-04:00Bill's the best and I love that he was played ...Bill's the best and I love that he was played by Paul Rudd. I really enjoyed both the book and the movie, too. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-25641182723984818682013-09-05T16:47:24.165-04:002013-09-05T16:47:24.165-04:00It is definitely an identifiable book. I loved the...It is definitely an identifiable book. I loved the movie version and probably wouldn't have given this book a chance if I hadn't. I'd definitely recommend the audio. The narrator does a fantastic job. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-1123761033028961132013-09-05T16:45:51.407-04:002013-09-05T16:45:51.407-04:00It is very realistic. I know that teens have so mu...It is very realistic. I know that teens have so much to deal with, I just have a hard time reading about it, although I thought it was wonderfully done here. <br /><br />The Pirates are actually doing something this year. It's been so awesome to watch. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-23032028934131844582013-09-05T16:43:53.051-04:002013-09-05T16:43:53.051-04:00Um, I have. I agree that all three of the characte...Um, I have. I agree that all three of the characters are wonderful. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-14230633359907005922013-09-05T15:48:10.005-04:002013-09-05T15:48:10.005-04:00Thanks, Wendy. The movie is pretty spot-on, there ...Thanks, Wendy. The movie is pretty spot-on, there were some changes of course, but the feeling is definitely there. I really think seeing the movie helped me get through the book. Emma Stone and Logan Lerman, especially, did such a great job and I loved visualizing them while I listened to the audio. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-6330219656108763002013-09-05T15:41:46.847-04:002013-09-05T15:41:46.847-04:00I'm with you. It should be a rule that the aut...I'm with you. It should be a rule that the author of a book is heavily involved so they have to stay pretty close to the original story. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-21891577837207504102013-09-05T12:29:05.124-04:002013-09-05T12:29:05.124-04:00I love both the book and the movie! I feel like i...I love both the book and the movie! I feel like it reaches out to so many kids in high school and what not. Bill is a favorite character of mine as well!Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600291606916740623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-31601978400583346982013-09-05T10:56:13.288-04:002013-09-05T10:56:13.288-04:00I recently purchased the movie-version of this boo...I recently purchased the movie-version of this book, though I have yet to watch it. It's one of those stories that I wish I'd read a long time ago because of all the high accolades that readers have given it. I definitely plan on seeing the movie and I think I'll give the audio version a chance provided I enjoy the screen version. From what I've heard, this sounds like one of those truly deep, impactful stories with amazingly identifiable, real characters and that's always something I can appreciate in my reading!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825578716168335522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-79028253059935940492013-09-05T10:45:20.272-04:002013-09-05T10:45:20.272-04:00I loved the book and was very impressed with the m...I loved the book and was very impressed with the movie. It is very heavy but is based on things kids actually have to deal with, so I think it's great. I'm glad you enjoyed it too. <br /><br />And I love the picture of Pittsburgh. My husband is a giant Pittsburgh Pirates fan so I see that view often while watching games. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971605367068544136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-47126770900977995612013-09-05T10:41:04.019-04:002013-09-05T10:41:04.019-04:00This book is one of my favorites!! Charlie, Patric...This book is one of my favorites!! Charlie, Patrick and Sam are wonderful characters to read about! Have you seen the movie?? Lovely review Natalie!<br /><br />Ally @ <a href="http://bookfixation.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Book Fixation</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427792448288104349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-42968932945067443202013-09-05T09:02:56.238-04:002013-09-05T09:02:56.238-04:00I really loved the movie and the little revelation...I really loved the movie and the little revelations along the way that piece together Charlie's story literally gave me chills! I haven't had the opportunity to read the book, yet, but it is definitely on my to read list when I get the chance. And I'm so glad to hear that the book and the movie stick pretty close!<br /><br />Wonderful review!<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://escapeintofiction.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Escape Into Fiction</a>Wendy Lohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826071697700251163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-39833782436320688692013-09-05T08:28:40.785-04:002013-09-05T08:28:40.785-04:00I read this a few years ago, and really liked it (...I read this a few years ago, and really liked it (unfortunately, not as much as everyone else, but it was good). I was surprised by how well done the movie was, until I saw that the author was the director. lol If only all adaptations went that way!<br /><br />Glad you liked it!Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659119750913837016noreply@blogger.com