JESSICA THERRIEN: The Buzz: The Perks of Being a Wallflower MOVIE

WHAT?! The Perks of Being a Wallflower is being made into a movie. Crazy, right? Crazy awesome!

Honestly, I have a terrible memory. I don’t recall a lot of the details in this book (which, rumor has it...are a little risqué) but it did have a significant impact on my life for two reasons.

1. I was a teenager relating to a fellow teenager.

2. It referenced amazing novels, T.V. show, movies and most importantly MUSIC that I had never come across.

Source

Here are some of those references:

Literature	Music
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee	Asleep by The Smiths
A Separate Peace by John Knowles	Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald	Time of No Reply by Nick Drake
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger	Dear Prudence by The Beatles
	Daydream by The Smashing Pumpkins
	Blackbird by The Beatles
	Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
	Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
	Something by The Beatles

To me, the idea of referencing pop culture in a book like that was genius, and now that I’m a writer, I think it’s even more genius. It gives the reader such a great picture of who the character is. My first draft of Oppression had tons of references to poems and music, but ultimately ended up being cut. Still, whenever I hear Asleep by The Smiths, I’ll always think of this book.

I’m so curious to see how the movie turns out, especially since I can’t remember many of the details. I’ll be able to relive the whole story again in a new way. Not to mention, Hermione is in it! That’s right, Emma Watson, will be playing the role of Sam. For more details on the movie, coming out sometime this year, visit IMDB.

9 comments:

AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Is that Emma Watson? And Logan Lerman?!
Emy ShinJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM
I haven't read the book, but love that picture. I can't wait to watch the movie.
JessJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Oh my gosh, that's so awesome! I've never read the book before, but I've heard it's a really good story!
Carrie ButlerJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Consider me intrigued! :)
Alleged AuthorJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:18 PM
I have to see this because I read the book and loved it!
Jaime MorrowJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:09 PM
I've been meaning to check this book out for a while now. Guess I might just have to get on that :-)
UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:22 AM
OOOkay, I was trying to figure out who the girl in the picture was, and then you said Hermione and I recognised her :-)
Never actually heard of this book, but I like the title :-) And I'm keen to see the movie.
Mina BurrowsJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:49 AM
I'm curious too. Sounds like it will be a good one, but nowadays you never know. I haven't read the book either and I'll bet that will be better. Thanks for sharing.
Kittie HowardJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Hi, Jess, It took me a bit to find your blog (as I couldn't connect via your avatar.) Thanks for following; I'm happy to follow you back. Like Rachel, I'd never heard of the book but really like the title (and will check out the book.)