tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post6864519950509979839..comments2022-11-10T12:38:31.423+00:00Comments on Kristi Loves Books: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-43113138721855742382012-09-19T18:41:24.370+01:002012-09-19T18:41:24.370+01:00I really want to see the movie! I'm planning o...I really want to see the movie! I'm planning on going with the friend who introduced me to the book. I have no doubt that it won't be as good as the book, it never is, but I still want to see it. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-4449269217450324262012-09-18T11:39:45.553+01:002012-09-18T11:39:45.553+01:00Melissa, it was your review of Perks earlier in th...Melissa, it was your review of Perks earlier in the summer that convinced me to pick it up. Thanks for that! Are you planning to see the movie? I think it's out this Friday for you. I have to wait a couple of additional weeks, but I'm really excited. The reviews seem to be mixed, but it gives me hope that the author directed it. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-50678347134309190472012-09-17T21:24:45.066+01:002012-09-17T21:24:45.066+01:00I read this when I was only 18 and it moved me mor...I read this when I was only 18 and it moved me more than I can say. I re-read it this year (ten years later!) and loved it just as much, but in a different way. I'm so glad it had a deep impact on you too!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-2122474693608849092012-09-10T00:04:44.384+01:002012-09-10T00:04:44.384+01:00Jill, it's a pretty quick read. The fact that ...Jill, it's a pretty quick read. The fact that the movie was coming out pushed me to read it. I have a pretty strict personal rule about not watching a movie before reading the book. I'm really glad I did as it's one of my favorites this year.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-17332641616290526842012-09-07T04:33:49.041+01:002012-09-07T04:33:49.041+01:00I bought this when I was on vacation in JUly, alth...I bought this when I was on vacation in JUly, although I still haven't read it. I didn't realize there was a movie coming out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-36027924448908955702012-09-04T23:09:26.346+01:002012-09-04T23:09:26.346+01:00I'm not much of a movie theater goer either. I...I'm not much of a movie theater goer either. I'm lucky if I see one a year. I might make an exception for this one, though. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-42488210646305574062012-09-04T17:44:42.694+01:002012-09-04T17:44:42.694+01:00I really do want to read this before the movie com...I really do want to read this before the movie comes out! but even if that doesn't happen, I should be able to read it before I actually get the chance to see the movie... (I so rarely see movies at the cinema)Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-61339073407100839432012-09-04T10:46:50.052+01:002012-09-04T10:46:50.052+01:00I guess I'm in good company with loving this b...I guess I'm in good company with loving this book. I'm a little nervous about the movie, but really looking forward to it. Fingers crossed.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-89334791501590697952012-09-04T09:45:21.733+01:002012-09-04T09:45:21.733+01:00I read this a few years ago and really loved it to...I read this a few years ago and really loved it too. I hope they do a good job with the movie.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-30813678922429127182012-09-03T23:12:13.147+01:002012-09-03T23:12:13.147+01:00Trish, I picked it up on Melissa's recommendat...Trish, I picked it up on Melissa's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did. I'm always nervous when I love a book so much that someone else may read it and not like it. Gah! I hope you end up enjoying it too. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-39009378325990951752012-09-03T19:08:51.239+01:002012-09-03T19:08:51.239+01:00I think that it was Melissa (Avid Reader) who rece...I think that it was Melissa (Avid Reader) who recently read this one and made me take notice. I've heard it mentioned a lot lately--I guess with the movie--but always thought it might be more recent YA. Now I'm guessing I probably wish I knew about this one in high school. You definitely have me sold--am going to start looking for it when I go to Half Price Books.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-68902268003104238612012-09-03T16:43:57.824+01:002012-09-03T16:43:57.824+01:00Thanks Laura Ashlee. I'll maybe stop by and an...Thanks Laura Ashlee. I'll maybe stop by and answer the questions in the comments. It's a book that really sucks you in. I was surprised at how quickly I flew through it.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-9672167009117154192012-09-03T16:42:55.370+01:002012-09-03T16:42:55.370+01:00Having the author involved always helps. I didn...Having the author involved always helps. I didn't know that about the author directing, but I looked it up, and you're right. That makes me feel better. I hope if you read it you end up enjoying it as much as I did.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-85976899227197844422012-09-03T16:40:57.689+01:002012-09-03T16:40:57.689+01:00I agree. I always approach book-to-film adaptation...I agree. I always approach book-to-film adaptations with reservations. They're often not as good as the book, but there's something fun about seeing your favorite books brought to life, even if it's not perfect.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-41389229385623494592012-09-03T16:30:13.243+01:002012-09-03T16:30:13.243+01:00So glad you enjoyed it, Kristi. It's been one ...So glad you enjoyed it, Kristi. It's been one of my favorite books for a long time. Thanks for linking up! And you can feel free to answer questions from the read along in comments even though you're already finished. It's hard not to read it straight through. Laura Masseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771279160365775084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-75204820070094250652012-09-02T22:01:08.333+01:002012-09-02T22:01:08.333+01:00Oh you make me want to read this!!! And adaptation...Oh you make me want to read this!!! And adaptations of favorite books are always very difficult, but I think I remember reading that the author himself directed the film so I would have more confidence than I would otherwise going in.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-75673960042587407902012-09-02T20:07:43.735+01:002012-09-02T20:07:43.735+01:00Like you I read The Perks of Being a Wallflower as...Like you I read The Perks of Being a Wallflower as an adult, and still loved it. I'm looking forward to the films but with some reservations, which I always have when books I love are made into filmsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com