Just when a book hits the stand with numerous reviews, many readers are born thereafter. Mine was such an occurrence. For some reason, some books are banned from U.S. public school reading lists every year. This novel happened to be one of these. I sought the book after reading the censorship article. Then, I understood the need for books that speak to our time--without regard to convention--to begin the necessary revisionist tradition.I read this book in one gulp. Chbosky's voice enters Charlie's world with depth and clarity. No one could have done this better than a gifted writer such as Chbosky who enters the halls of Charlie's mind and feelings. The novel speaks to readers of all colors and ages. This is a necessary coming-of-age novel, and I cannot compare it to any other young adult novel. Indeed, there are many "perks of being a wallflower."....