| As "Charlie" enters high school he must deal with the suicide of his single close friend in his class and an ever continuing feeling of guilt over the death of his Aunt. As an entering freshman, Charlie finds friendship in two seniors Sam (who he falls in love with) and Patrick. Sam and Patrick introduce Charlie to their friends, who immediatly accept Charlie into the group. As Charlie begins to get into school his English teacher, Bill, recognizes his genius and begins to give him work beyond the class room to stimulate and interest him. The relationship between Bill and Charlie progresses from teacher and student to a true friendship.
As the book countinues Charlie matures and begins to become intergrated into highschool. He deals with his first girlfriend and his first breakup, Sex, drugs and rock and roll all are introduced to him. As he begins to become more confortable with his life, he uncovers an ugly supressed memory that changes his life. | ||
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Plot & Themes Time/era of story - 1980's-1999 Kids growing up/acting up? Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Age group of kid(s) in story: - high school Wild kid(s)? - druggie culture (& crime) Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a teen Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 () United States Yes The US: - Northeast City? Yes Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - descript of kissing - touching of anatomy - impregnation/reproduction - Boob talk! - two guys doing it - rape/molest Lot of foul language? Yes Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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