As vantagens de ser invisível

De Stephen Chbosky

Coleção Azul Radical. Aventuras, desventuras e adrenalina no cotidiano dos meninos.
Livro de estreia do roteirista norte-americano Stephen Chbosky, As vantagens de ser invisível sai no Brasil pela editora Rocco e é um Best-seller da Veja.
Ao mesmo tempo engraçado e atordoante, o livro reúne as cartas de Charlie, um adolescente de quem pouco se sabe – a não ser pelo que ele conta ao amigo nessas correspondências –, que vive entre a apatia e o entusiasmo, tateando territórios inexplorados, encurralado entre o desejo de viver a própria vida e ao mesmo tempo fugir dela.
As dificuldades do ambiente escolar, muitas vezes ameaçador, as descobertas dos primeiros encontros amorosos, os dramas familiares, as festas alucinantes e a eterna vontade de se sentir "infinito" ao lado dos amigos são temas que enchem de alegria e angústia a cabeça do protagonista em fase de amadurecimento. Stephen Chbosky capta com emoção esse vaivém dos sentidos e dos sentimentos e constrói uma narrativa vigorosa costurada pelas cartas de Charlie endereçadas a um amigo que não se sabe se real ou imaginário.
Íntimas, hilariantes, às vezes devastadoras, as cartas mostram um jovem em confronto com a sua própria história presente e futura, ora como um personagem invisível à espreita por trás das cortinas, ora como o protagonista que tem que assumir seu papel no palco da vida. Um jovem que não se sabe quem é ou onde mora. Mas que poderia ser qualquer um, em qualquer lugar do mundo.

• Idioma: Português
• Editora: Rocco Digital
• Data de lançamento: 1 de jul. de 2007
• ISBN: 9788581221809

Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky wrote and directed the feature film adaptation of his award-winning novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. He has worked in film and television, on projects including the film version of the smash-hit musical Rent; the TV show Jericho; and others. He also edited Pieces, a collection of short stories for Pocket Books. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chbosky graduated from the University of Southern California’s Filmic Writing Program. His first film, The Four Corners of Nowhere, premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Follow Stephen on Twitter @StephenChbosky.

Avaliações de As vantagens de ser invisível

[lydia1879 · Nota: 2 de 5 estrelas]

I'm so sad that I didn't like this book.

I see that a lot of people love it, and please know that if you love this book, I'm not trying to convince you otherwise! If you want to read this book, you really don't have to pay any attention to my review.

... that said, I didn't like it. I think young adult stories (or lots of them) just aren't for me. I read this on recommendation of a friend, who said it was her favourite book. She actually contacted me to ask me if I knew any similar books, so I thought I'd read it properly to get a good sense of the book.

I didn't like the narrator, or the voice of the novel. And there's not much else I can really say about it? I just didn't like it.

But I would recommend it to anyone else who enjoys Chbosky's style of writing.

[micahmom2002 · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

teen boy recounting his freshman year experiences both inside and outside of school through a series of letters to a stranger. Quick read.

[soulflower1981 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

One of the single most beautiful books I have read. It made me realize that life is full of possibilities, if you just remember not to set on the sidelines of life. You have to be yourself and not apologize for it.

[regularguy5mb · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

This is my second time reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the first time being for a class on young adult literature, and it is just as powerful the second time around.Here we have Charlie, probably not his name as he is writing letters to a stranger he thinks will understand him but also wishing to remain anonymous and informs this stranger from the start that names have been changed. Charlie is just starting high school and needs someone to share things with, someone not family. He finds this someone in a stranger he heard about from a friend at school. He thinks this stranger is a good person so he begins to write letters to him, starting each one "Dear friend."And, in the place of this "friend," we enter Charlie's world and follow his life for the next year. He's a quirky, quiet kid with issues. Some we know, some we're about to learn. But reading about Charlie's experiences, at least for me, made me think an awful lot about my life in high school and my life since. That's the beauty of Chbosky's book, the reader will more than likely find something to connect with.This is one I actually find hard to write about because the story is just so impactful that I want people to experience it for themselves instead of reading what I thought about it. Just, really, if you haven't read it yet, please do. It's worth your time.

[rosetyper9 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I started reading this book because I heard there was about to be a movie made for it. I want to see the movie and I always read the book first if I am going to watch the movie. So, I picked up this book and it was not what I expected. It was intriguing as well as bewildering living inside a teenage boy's head for a little while.


I felt a real connection to Charlie though. The passage that talks about how he does things to make everone else happy even if it doesn't make him happy, that is totally me and I understood Charlie in better in that moment. I also felt a connection to him when I found out what happened at the end of the book. Not his actions but the actions that were taken against him. So many people have been through that sort of situation, too many, and even if it sounds twisted it is nice to not be the only victim of something so haneous.


There were a lot of pop culture references in this book, many of which I did not understand but I am going to definitely try to read a few of Charlie's books, listen to some of his music, and watch Rockie Horror Picture Show. I enjoyed this book for the way it shines a dark light on very real problems for the teenage generation.

[junipersun · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

I really thought this was a book about a boy with Aspberger's, but the surprise ending gave no indication of that. Instead it had a different explanation for his odd behavior. The jacket description seemed to think this was a standard coming of age, the type any boy might go thru. Charlie seemed much stranger than average, but then I was never a teen boy.

[porch_reader · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

We learn about Charlie's freshman year in high school through letters he writes to an unnamed friend who he has never met. Charlie struggles to fit in in high school. His older brother is off to play football at Penn State, and his sister is a popular senior, but Charlie tends to observe events from the outside, rather than getting involved. But when he meets Sam and Patrick, and they show him some kindness, he begins to find his way. He doesn't fit in, but he begins to find his way. Told from Charlie's point of view only, we are somewhat limited in understanding how others feel because Charlie doesn't always read feelings well himself. Chbosky does a good job of putting us inside Charlie's head.

[v_allery · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

Usually, I prefer reading the book first and watching the movie after, but sometimes a good movie inspires reading a book it is based on. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those coming of age stories, which you feel you could have written yourself just as well, because you can relate with the main character's thoughts and fears and struggles. There's a Charlie, a Sam and a Patrick in every country, every school and every class.

[krau0098 · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

I have had this book on my to be read pile forever. This ended up being a quick and fun read. This is one of those quirky young adult contemporary fiction coming of age stories. I think it would appeal to fans of John Green or David Levithan.Charlie is starting the year as a Freshman. This book is a series of letters to a mysterious someone about his thoughts and life during that year. Charlie is a smart kid, he’s not a geek and he can be tough when the situation warrants it. However, he doesn’t have a ton of friends either and is always kind of on the outskirts. This is a book about his navigating a tough time in life...that of the high school freshman.Parts of this book are laugh out loud funny, while other are heart warming or touching. The book reminds a lot of other contemporary young adult coming of age stories out there, think Paper Towns by John Green.Charlie is a complex and interesting character. He is super smart but also has some mental and emotional issues he’s struggling with. Watching him deal with his family and friends at high school was very entertaining.There are some things that are a bit ambiguous throughout. We never find out exactly what type of mental issues Charlie has; just that he’s been in and out of therapy and occasional hospitalization. The ending is pretty open as well; this is just a look into Charlie’s life.There is some more mature content in here, including some drug use, language and discussion of sex (including date rape and girls forced to commit unwilling sex acts while under the influence). I will say it’s a lot more mature content then I dealt with in high school, but I may have been somewhat sheltered. I could understand why people might find it offensive, but it’s all a valid part of the story.Overall I enjoyed the book. It’s a fun read and a good look at a kid struggling with growing up and fitting in in high school. It’s one of those book I will probably keep around for my son to read when he hits that age. I enjoyed the book and thought it was an interesting lesson in growing up and accepting who you are.

[maliora · Nota: 2 de 5 estrelas]

Honestly, I don't really enjoy epistolary novels. This one wasn't my favorite. The end sort of seemed a little out of left field to me, as well. I guess it's a representation of a kind of experience in high school but not one I could really identify with.

[chimocho · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

I liked this little book. It was a quick read, and an enjoyable one. I had seen the movie before reading the book, so knew essentially what happens, but as usual the book was so much more detailed and you develop such an attachment with the characters.I think that the story development could have been better, with certain issues (and this book has A LOT of issues) dealt with in a different way to make it seem less like all these things were just being thrown at the story for the hell of it. But thats probably the only flaw. The writing can be described as childish, but I think that fits with the autistic-spectrum protagonist.The book is fun, and worth a read, even if just for those few famous and resonating quotes; "we accept the love we think we deserve".

[weeta-3 · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

painfully accurate representation of high school in suburban Pittsburgh. (except Smiley Cookies are Eat'n'Park, not Big Boy, minus one star for that glaring error.)

[thelittlestacks-1 · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

A high school freshman, Charlie, writes anonymous letters about his life. The letters reveal Charlie’s naivety as he experiences with new friends, art, mind altering substances, and other sensitive issues. Hidden beneath Charlie’s innocent exterior lies a haunting experience of physical abuse that he faced as a child.

Although Stephen Chbosky’s book concludes with Charlie’s revelation of his emotional repression, his realization of what really matters in life makes the book end on an optimistic note. The intimate portrayals in each letters make the characters come to life.

[akblanchard_1 · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

Super-intelligent, sensitive, yet misunderstood high school freshman Charlie navigates his first year of high school with a little help from his graduating senior friends. The older kids, surprisingly, treat him as an equal, and his English teacher singles him out for special attention because he's so gifted. It's not a bad life for a self-proclaimed "wallflower". Charlie and his friends deal with a whole raft of modern teen problems (including dysfunctional families, unintended pregnancy, and homophobia, just for starters), and there are hints that Charlie may have some unresolved emotional scars from his early childhood. Charlie's issues aren't fully elucidated until they are wrapped up neatly at the end.Many readers love this book, and it is a quick, easy read. But I guess I'm not part of its demographic. To me Charlie came across as a yet another derivative of Holden Caulfield. Like Holden, Charlie even says "I really do" to underline his own sincerity. I didn't buy a word of it.

[graceschumann · Nota: 1 de 5 estrelas]

Charlie is a freshman in high school and defined as a “wallflower” and as such his social awkwardness and feminine-type sweetness have made it almost impossible for him to be accepted anywhere at school. Through letters he writes to an anonymous person, we come to understand Charlie’s feelings about growing up different than others. Even though he’s exceptionally smart, the depression he has from the traumatic events that take place in his life floats constantly in the foreground of his mind. Through new sexual exploits, friendships, drugs, family problems, and his friend’s recent suicide, he discovers a sense of courage and endurance for the future and whatever it may hold.Despite the understandable circumstances of Charlie’s moody personality, his character personally annoyed me. Throughout the entire book, he’s constantly crying about insignificant things and acting overly sensitive about matters that many other high school teenagers have had to go through as well. There are some moments where the crying was deserved but throughout the whole book was ridiculous. I didn’t find this book moving or beautiful in the least. I found it pathetic and seriously considered not even finishing the book. In my honest opinion, I would not recommend this book to read.

[beguilethysorrow · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is probably one of the few books I read that was actually in the YA genre when I was a teen. It's in the format of letters written to a friend from the main character Charlie. As he deals with high school & life in general, he touches you to the bone with his descriptions and explanations of his innermost thoughts and feelings. There are perks to being a wallflower, as Charlie most certainly is, but participation has its infinite possibilities too. I loved it; even though its confessional intimacy made me freak out a little I completely related to Charlie's confusion, and withdrawal, and fear. I "feel infinite" when i think about it:)

[oapostrophe · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

I loved Charlie. He tells the story through letters. His experiences at school being an outsider, making some friends, experimenting, and trying to understand...life. He's so open and speaks from his heart. A book that could be just the right one for probably lots of confused kids.

[campingmomma · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

The story of Charlie written like a journal or diary entries. What its like growing up as a nerd or wallflower or just plain outsider. The story of what its like to be a teenager in high school regardless of the era. Good read for an adult, excellant read for a teenager.

[jlparent · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

Coming of age amidst depression tale; Charlie relates his life in letters; detailing his family, friends, everyday issues and hinting at sexual abuse. It's an engaging book and a worthwhile read.

[kissmeimgone · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

I must say before I started reading this book I was a bit skeptical whether or not it would actually be good since its gotten a lot of hype in the past couple of years. The book was a little slow going at first and I wasn't really sure what was going on in the beginning but then things started coming together and within the first thirty pages, I found myself not really able to put this book down. Stephen Chbosky writes a beautiful and mesmerizing coming of age story thats painfully honest. I defintley recommend this book to everyone.

[peleiades22 · Nota: 2 de 5 estrelas]

Weak and unoriginal. If you've read "Go Ask Alice" and "Catcher in the Rye," you've read this book. You won't find anything in "Perks" that wasn't already said more succinctly in "Go Ask Alice" or more eloquently in "Catcher in the Rye." The only thing that recommends this book? It's a very quick read.

[bookwyrmm_1 · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

I love books that are written in an epistolary style such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Actually, this was closer to a diary as we only get to see Charlie's letters, but Charlie proves to be a very good wallflower, able to observe others and thus I think "his" portrayals of the other characters are rather "true". The twist at the end is interesting and explains so much. Very honest look at growing up, but it does make it seem like everyone in the early 90s was doing drugs.

[catalogthis · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Buy this. Read it. Read it again. Yes, I know it's from MTV Books, but it's good, really. Trust me.I went into this already suffering from "spoilers"... I'd gone to a reading by the author last Saturday. So while the ending wasn't a surprise, it was still very touching. Reminded me a lot of [book: The boy who could make himself disappear], but I haven't read that in almost 20 years, so it's hard to compare.During the Q&A after the reading, someone asked Steve (I shook his hand, so I can call him "Steve" now) if there's anything he'd change about the book, in hindsight. He cited two things: he'd make Charlie less sexually naive in the beginning, and he'd have him cry a whole lot less. I agree; Charlie does seem a lot younger than his 15 years, and the bouts of tears (even though Steve meant them as swift bursts rather than melodramatic crying jags) could turn off a more cynical reader.One other story from the Q&A absolutely must be told... someone asked about the origins of the phrase "we accept the love we think we deserve" which appears early in the book. Steve looked blank for a few seconds (wouldn't you, if someone asked where you came up with a sentence that you wrote ten years ago?), but then brightened and told us that that sentence got the book published. Here's how:Steve was accumulating an impressive stack of rejection letters for Wallflower. During this time, he had given the manuscript to his friend & mentor to read. This friend, Christopher, was a great guy who had a terrible track record with women. Not a bad guy, just never found the right match. Christopher had the manuscript with him on a flight to LA, and when he got to that sentence, it was like a revelation. When he landed, he went straight to see Heather, this woman he'd known and admired for a while but had never asked out. Armed with that sentence ("We accept the love we think we deserve"), he decided to take a chance. Fast forward, they're now married and have two daughters.But that's not why the book got published.The book was published because Christopher told Heather what inspired him, so then she read the book, and then called her friend Eduardo, who happened to work at MTV and was looking for first-time authors.And that's why we can read The Perks of Being a Wallflower today. Because Steve knew Christopher, and Christopher loved Heather, and Heather knew Eduardo.I think Charlie would be pleased.

[allureofbooks · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

I bet Wesley Scroggins really would hate this book. It details what it means to be given a "swirlie," and something tells me ole Scroggy probably has some experience with those.The thought of banning this book is ridiculous to me (well, the thought of censorship in itself is too, but go with me here...), because this book represents exactly what being a teenager is: exploration and self-discovery. If you could bottle up teenage angst, it would spew out and form itself into this book. This book also does a great job of explaining how different people growing up go through different things. Yet another reason book banning is ridiculous. Giving teenagers books like this help them realize they aren't alone and that their thoughts and fears aren't unhealthy. It doesn't "put ideas in their heads," believe me Scroggins. They already know offensive language and the definition of masturbation. It takes those ideas and explores them in real-life situations. It is such a safe and effective way to stimulate emotional growth.Anyway: back to this particular book. Some of the thoughts are so insightful that I got chills. I wish I'd read it a few years ago, I'd have appreciated it even more! The varied definitions of love (both the healthy and harmful) are explained in such beautiful and poetic detail. The writing style is so simple, perfect to showcase the words - which are not.I definitely recommend picking this up, it is a quick read and worth the time!

[mickyfine · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

Dear friend,I am writing to you because she said you listen and understand and didn't try to sleep with that person at that party even though you could have.Thus begins the story of Charlie's freshmen year in college. Told entirely in letters he writes to this anonymous individual, Charlie chronicles his experiences and his attempts to move from watching to participating. And in the process he becomes part of a group of friends whose experiences are equally difficult and yet who make every effort to help each other through the vagaries of the high school experience.This book frequently crops up on lists of banned YA fiction for the many crimes of discussing things like abuse, suicide, gays, masturbation, sex, and use of drugs and/or alcohol. But the book doesn't just use these issues for the sake of having Issues, instead they are a realistic aspect of the novel that reflects many of the common experiences of teens in high school. Chbosky does an excellent job of utilising Charlie's simplistic and straight-forward narrative voice to tell a beautiful story of a year in high school and Charlie's efforts to move from always watching from the periphery to actively participating in his own life, while also drawing in a small group of characters whose arcs are equally fascinating to watch. Also noteworthy for the many references to the books that Charlie reads, many of which were favourites of mine or are on the TBR list. While some of the subject matter is dark, the book itself is ultimately uplifting and an eloquent tale of growing up.

[ynaffit27 · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

Pretty decent book. A little forward at times, but had a good message about what it feels like to be an outcast and the effects of one's past life. I liked the relationship and built-up tension between the main character and the girl (her name has slipped my mind). I think everything ended well and made sense in the end. I don't quite understand the letter format though, and I was hoping we'd get to figure out what the girl is thinking, but at the same time it probably would have made the book "cheesy."

[eden1437 · Nota: 5 de 5 estrelas]

Charlie may first appear a typical teenager, but he is anything but that. An extraordinary read for young and old alike, this book is a wonderful insight into someone introverted, troubled and just looking for a place in the world. With every letter Charlie writes to an anonymous friend, you grow to feel and hurt for him while wondering if his friend is actually listening. Chbosky taps into the part of Charlie, and the readers mind that hosts the questions : are we really participating in life, are we liked, what are we holding back, why do we bury the past, and what makes us who we are? As a first book, Chbosky created a cult classic that will live forever in our hearts. Love always, Charlie.

[ljpower · Nota: 4 de 5 estrelas]

Charlie is a high school freshmen who is highly intelligent but socially innocent. His diary entries chronicle his first year of high school. He meets some older friends at school who take him under their wings, exposing him to experiences both good and bad. This in itself is unusual because most senior students don't even see the freshmen around them. However, Charlie has a special vibe that is attractive to them. I was puzzled about Charlie because I knew there was something not quite right. At first, I wondered if her suffered from Autism or Asperger's but when I discovered his depression was caused by abuse from a family member, I was surprised and angry. I enjoyed this book for allowing me to remember the awkwardness of high school and the ability for Charlie to find his own way through life. This was a very good book that is easily read in an afternoon. Great!

[kathyhiester · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

The novel does not belong on the banned books list....... A coming-of-age novel that appeals to teenage readers, As Chbosky's first book it hopefully a great start to many more. Charlie, the wallflower goes through a ton of stuff in his 10th grade year, which is 1991. The story is told through a series of letters to an unnamed "friend," the first of which reveals the suicide of Charlie's friend Charlie's response is to cry. The crying soon gets out of hand.. Charlie has the usual dire adolescent problems,sex, drugs, bullies and they baffle him in the usual teen ways.In the end we learn the root of Charlie's problems, and we confront, with him, the coming rigors of 11th grade, ever hopeful that he'll find a suitable girlfriend and increase his vocabulary. Yada Yada Yada... Good book... I am not a fan of the format but all in all it was a good book. 3 Stars

[ontoursecretly · Nota: 3 de 5 estrelas]

Literary equivalent of a Weezer album. Watch out for art students wandering about college campuses reading PBW while walking instead of watching traffic b/c they were too ignorant to read it 12 or 13 years ago. Incest used as literary device seems to remain as popular as ever. Girls: Never date a Charlie. [To catch up with the Charlie make and model in a couple of years, see Miles Walker, Your Dead; Cheese Monkeys; The Mysteries of Pittsburgh; Setting Free the Bears; The Secret History; etc.]