The brilliance and beauty of this book are discreet and quiet. We have Charlie — the awkward, lovable narrator — revealing his story through a consistent flow of letters to a “friend”. The letters are candid and based off emotion — exactly what you’d expect from a teenaged perspective.

The author did an incredible job bringing Charlie to life by creating a universal character with whom so many can resonate, and on varying levels. This is the first time a story so seemingly simple has chilled me to the bone, and I honestly felt my eyes were opened just a little bit wider as a result. Simply beautiful!

This poster is inspired by one of the most beautiful quotes from The Perks of Being a Wallflower. An essential reading, make sure you add both the book and poster to your collection right now.