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 I would actually give this 3 3/4. Mainly because this book bores me from the beginning. But I guess it turns out okay through the story. I think it has to do with the author's way of writing. He used a simple and straight forward language. Not to mention that the main character, Charlie, always always cries. I read someone comments on him on being "emotionally retarded". Lol. 
 This book tells a story about growing up, having crushes, getting heart broken, dealing with loss, getting social, discovering new things through the ups and downs of being a teenager. Apart from the school, friends, love stuff, I cant really relate to Charlie because I dont grow up going to parties and getting drunk and all that. 
 One thing for sure is the ending confuses me. It was so weird. Like really weird. After finishing the book, I went online and do a little bit of research on the true meaning of the ending. Some say that Charlie commits suicide, some say that he went to a mental institution. All of all, the review that I think is logically acceptable enough is that Charlie was molested by his Aunt Helen when he was younger. Yea I didn't get that one neither. :/ 
 And oh yeah, throughout the story, we can see that the author often recommends all these great music and books. It's kinda fun because some of the bands are legendary ones like Nirvana and Beatles and MLK. Thanks to the book, I start listening to some of the songs. 
 And I heard that the book is going to made into a movie starring *drum rolls* Logan Lerman and Emma Watson! Yay! I'm so excited! :D But so far no official trailer has came out yet. :/ 
 Well, this is not my favourite. And I kind of regret buying it. Lesson to be learnt; Dont give high expectations on anything!