Flowers For Algernon

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, General Sci Fi & Fantasy

Daniel Keyes (author)

Paperback Published on: 27/10/2022

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Absolutely Oustanding

‘Flowers for Algernon’ focuses on Charlie Gordon, a man who has the IQ of 68, who agrees to participate in a new experiment that will increase his IQ and m... READ MORE

Kathleen at St Andrews

An absolute classic.

This was really interesting. It explores how intelligence can be isolating, how people can be absolutely horrible to people they perceive as less intellige... READ MORE

Grace At Birmingham

A captivating story written in another time

Written from the perspective of a diary by a young man with severe learning difficulties gets brain surgery and rapidly develops to surpass even the scient... READ MORE

Jimbo James

A heartbreaking novel with unique writing that would be a perfect introduction to classic science fiction.

This novel follows Charlie Gordon who is the first human being to have their intelligence increased through surgical means. But as Charlie’s intelligence g... READ MORE

Loricha Honer

Synopsis

Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyone's jokes - until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius.

But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibility that his salvation was only temporary.

Winner of the 1960 Hugo Award for Best Short Story, and subsequently expanded into a Hugo-nominated novel, Flowers for Algernon earned Daniel Keyes the honour of SFWA Author Emeritus in 2000 for his contribution to Science Fiction and Fantasy.

'Heartbreaking and beautiful. Required reading, as far as I am concerned' - Wil Wheaton
'A masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and utterly, completely brilliant' - The Guardian
'Excellent . . . extremely moving' - The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

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Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781399607766
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 231g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm

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Learning needs to be emotional and spiritual

This is a poignant and cleverly crafted piece of short science fiction which, like the best examples of the genre, raises questions about metaphysics and t... READ MORE

Tim Dumble

Utterly Compelling and Heartbreaking

This book was truly one of the most emotional books I have ever read. Despite me being a fairly young teenager I read this in just a few hours and can hone... READ MORE

Emma Hartley

Emotional rollercoaster

This was one of those purchases I made purely because of the cover art; I didn't even realise it was considered a classic. I'm still in mild shock to be to... READ MORE

thosedarkpages

Amazing

I loved this book and did even realise that what I was reading was considered a classic! This really does open your mind up to the idea that the “grass is ... READ MORE

Elle Rowland

A truly powerful story that challenges what we, as a society, value in humanity.

A truly powerful story that challenges what we, as a society, value in humanity. Through Charlie's journey, Keyes masterfully uncovers the problematic natu... READ MORE

Tegan Nic G

Emotional masterpiece

incredible. Just incredible. Beautifully written. An emotional story where you’ll fall in love and cry.

Sophie Story

A short Masterpiece

Short, sweet and wholesome. Science-fiction that explores complex themes around identity and personal growth. This piece is crafted with care and sensitiv... READ MORE

Katie Patalong

An Amazing Read!

Truly a masterpiece of a book . Short but sweet and so incredibly written! Honestly I recommend this to anyone who’s into sci-fi stuff or is wanting to get... READ MORE

Austeja Kazakeviciute

Flowers For Algernon

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