<p>Have you read it....? Thoughts? I just started. Its rather, um, interesting.</p>
<p>I just ordered the book! The synopsis makes me want to read it.</p>
<p>It touches subjects that for a book aimed for teenagers, hardly ever come close to. It deals with drugs, sex, alcohol, homosexuality, suicide…</p>
<p>I enjoyed the book. Can’t say that I could relate to it, though, until the end of my senior year of high school.</p>
<p>I read it, and I really liked it. I agree with Rupee. I couldn’t really relate to some of the things mentioned, but I could kind of relate to Charlie a little (his loneliness and social awkwardness).</p>
<p>It’s definitely one of my favorite books. The content matter can be a little in-your-face and verging on explicit at some points, but that’s why I like it- it’s an uncensored glimpse at the tumultuous life of today’s teenager. Just about any adolescent nowadays can relate to at least one of the vast and varied panoply of experiences that Charlie goes through in the book. And Charlie’s awkward demeanor is brilliantly portrayed, as well. </p>
<p>Along with Catcher in the Rye, it’s one of my all-time favorite coming-of-age stories.</p>
<p>The author is amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that has a voice that true in a long time, which is why the book is so popular. On the other hand, the fact that so many people like it automatically makes me want to dismiss it as one of those poser-y things, like putting clear lenses in Wayfarers and being too skinny.</p>