Lacey L. (laceylosh) reviewed on 7/9/2010 + 53 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

It took me awhile to get used to the simplistic language in this novel. The whole book is written in the form of letters to an unknown recipient, and I dont know whether the flow of the language improved as the book progressed, or if it just felt that way as you got more comfortable with the style of the writing. Either way, the more I read, the more I fell in love with the protagonist, Charlie. Hes a sweet kid, just starting high school. This is a coming-of-age story thats at the young-adult reading level, but its chuck full of recommendations of Charlies favorite books and authors (most at an advanced reading level for most people Charlies age). I found that I have read or am planning to read every book mentioned in this novel. It just so happens that Charlie and I have very similar taste in books, and possibly that is what I like best about his character.

I feel like I know Charlie, and I feel like hes going to be a part of me for the rest of my life, like so many characters whom I really identify with. Thats the mark of a great character, and a great book.

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