A review by oatmilktea
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Exploring relationship dynamics, repressed trauma, and the ethics of trying to “fix” disabled people, Flowers for Algernon is a moving and profound modern classic of science fiction, although I wish Keyes had focused less on Charlie’s romantic and sexual relationships. 
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