Driven by these laughable creatures, which confuse more than they entertain or stir, the boy enlists fellow 7-year-olds Matt, Mike and Special Ed to build a magical fort, which they locate on a tree that Chbosky describes, impossibly, as a “crooked hand ripping out of the earth’s cheek like a pimple. He is inspired to action by a cloud that is shaped like a human but not a man or woman, a “nice man” who tells the boy what to do, and (no joke) a talking white plastic bag. ” Now, after two decades, he’s released a much-awaited second novel.Īt the center of the sprawling horror story “Imaginary Friend” is Kate and her son Chris, who is only 7 but already has witnessed his father’s suicide and been forced to move to a small town in Pennsylvania to escape Mom’s difficult boyfriend.Ĭhris isn’t a believable character. The title and spooky cover immediately grabbed my attention Afterwards, I was unexpectedly blown away by this step outside of my current Stephen King horror binge. I hope you will like itThe first half of the video contains NO SPOILERS. Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chobsky was a suggested read from Audible based on my listening trends. Since then, Chbosky has directed a TV show, “Jericho,” and also the film “Wonder. This is my first detailed book review for one book I have read recently. The hit film adaptation starred Emma Watson and was produced by John Malkovich. 5/5: Many of us have had one (or maybe more) imaginary friends and can still recall their names, their appearance, and the comfort they brought us. Imaginary Friend Book Review Horror by Stephen Chbosky Spoiler-Free TheShadesofOrange - Booktube 21.3K subscribers Subscribe 422 Share 8. Quoted in more than a few college application essays, Stephen Chbosky’s 1999 novel “ The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a moving and heartfelt portrait of teens suffering the indignities of high school.

Imaginary friend book review