"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a book that I had a hard time with. It was an interesting story, and certainly one of value, but it hit me as being too real for me to examine, as most other books that we have read in class were works of fiction, while having real elements. I read to mainly escape from reality, which I do with a lot of other things. The reason I find it hard to examine is because I haven't really had any of the experiences that are portrayed in the novel, especially as a Freshman in highschool. I have never been in a relationship, so I couldn't really provide information on those topics, therefore it was hard for me to grasp. I have never experimented with drugs, and frankly want to stay away from them. Some of the friends I have made in highschool were seniors, but because I barely got to know them since moving here, I couldn't really build a connection to feel sad that they were leaving. I have met a lot of new people, but I, for personal reasons, don't want to get too close to anyone. Overall, the novel hits me in a strange way, but nevertheless, it had an impact on me. It told me to stay away from certain things, but also embrace others. Losing people in your life is tough, but maybe it is for the better sometimes.